Learn how to use the comparative “more helpful” and superlative “most helpful” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “helpful”?

The comparative form of “helpful” is “more helpful”.

Example

Her advice was more helpful than anything I had read online.

Example

The tutorial video was more helpful than the written instructions.

What is the superlative form of “helpful”?

The superlative form of “helpful” is “most helpful”.

Example

Among all the resources, the mentor's guidance was the most helpful.

Example

The customer service representative was the most helpful person I spoke to.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "helpful" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more helpful" and "most helpful" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of assistance or benefit.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Helpful" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more helpful”

Used to describe something that provides more assistance or benefit.

Example

The new software is more useful than the old version.

more supportive

Used to indicate that something offers more aid or encouragement.

Example

The therapy sessions were more supportive than I had expected.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most helpful”

Used to describe something that is the most beneficial or advantageous.

Example

The app is the most useful tool for organizing my schedule.

most supportive

Used to indicate that something offers the most aid or encouragement.

Example

The team's cooperation was the most supportive aspect of the project.

Using than with comparative “more helpful”

When using the comparative form "more helpful" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her advice was more helpful than anything I had read online." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of assistance in "her advice" is higher than the level of assistance in "anything I had read online."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more helpful” and “most helpful” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Advice

    His suggestions were more helpful than I expected.

    His suggestions were more helpful than I expected.

  • 2Resources

    The new textbook is the most helpful resource for studying.

    The new textbook is the most helpful resource for studying.

  • 3Support

    The support group was more helpful than I imagined.

    The support group was more helpful than I imagined.

  • 4Service

    The technician was the most helpful person at the store.

    The technician was the most helpful person at the store.

Related idioms and phrases

A helping hand

Assistance or support provided by someone.

Example

She always offers a helping hand when I need it.

In someone's good books

To be in someone's favor or receive their approval.

Example

After helping her with the project, I'm now in her good books.

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