Utility

Meaning

the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service

The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.

Example Sentences

The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.

The utility of smartphones in daily life is undeniable.

Example Expressions

utility bill

Synonyms

usefulness, practicality, benefit, service, advantage

Entry 1

usefulness, practicality, benefit, service

Entry 2

usefulness, benefit, practicality, service, advantage

Antonyms

uselessness, impracticality, disadvantage

Entry 1

uselessness, impracticality, disadvantage

Entry 2

uselessness, disadvantage

Collocations

public utility, utility company, utility bill, utility service, utility value

Entry 1

public utility, utility company, utility bill

Entry 2

utility bill, utility company, utility service, utility value