быть поле́зным — meaning in English

English meaning

• avail verb To make use of an opportunity or resource, usually for one's own benefit.
• stead noun The place or role of someone or something, especially when taken over by a replacement, as in "in his stead."

Senses

быть поле́зным is used for these senses in English:

• avail (intransitive) To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.
• stead (obsolete) To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful.

avail — full definition

1. verb To make use of an opportunity or resource, usually for one's own benefit.
2. noun Use or benefit, especially in the phrase "to no avail," meaning without success.

stead — full definition

1. noun The place or role of someone or something, especially when taken over by a replacement, as in "in his stead."
2. verb To be of use or help to someone, as in "stand someone in good stead."

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