Versatile vs Useful - What's the difference?
versatile | useful |
Capable of doing many things competently.
Having varied uses or many functions.
Changeable or inconstant.
(biology) Capable of moving freely in all directions.
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Having a practical or beneficial use.
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As adjectives the difference between versatile and useful
is that versatile is capable of doing many things competently while useful is having a practical or beneficial use.versatile
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