helpfuldiscovery
nounUK /ˈhelpfəl dɪˈskʌvəri/
US /ˈhelpfəl dɪˈskʌvəri/
A helpful discovery is finding something that makes things easier or better.
Finding a shortcut through the park was a helpful discovery on our walk to school.
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2. A new fact you learn that helps you do something.
Learning how plants grow was a helpful discovery for our garden project.
3. Finding a tool or object that solves a problem.
The old map turned out to be a helpful discovery for the hikers.
4. A lucky accident that turns out to be useful.
Spilling glue on the paper was a helpful discovery—it made the craft stronger.