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Ruoling Wang
Difference between "be helpful to" and "be helpful for"
I've seen sentences with either like:
What kind of information from consumers is most helpful to you?
I hope this series on running footwear has been helpful for you.
So what's the difference?
Aug 12, 2016 1:18 PM
Answers · 3
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General rule: helpful FOR a purpose/benefit or helpful TO a person. (my opinion)
August 12, 2016
1
It would be helpful for you to workout.
Means helpful for somebody to do something. (Helpful for you- Enables you to get fit)
Helpful to somebody - The booklet is helpful to parents of the disabled boy. (Helpful to you means if you willing to help)
August 12, 2016
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Not much difference in meaning at all. I'd say the first sentence using "to" is more correct.
August 12, 2016
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Ruoling Wang
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Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
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