Useful Similes
7 classic and creative similes for Useful - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Useful as a sat nav that only knows one route
- As useful as a chocolate fireguard
- As useful as a chocolate teapot
- As useful as an assassin with squeaky shoes
- As useful as a lead balloon
- As useful as an ashtray on a motorbike
- As useful as a cow
Frequently asked
What does "as useful as" mean?
"As useful as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as useful as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of usefulness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as useful as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 7 similes for Useful. Common ones include "As useful as a chocolate fireguard" and "As useful as a chocolate teapot". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "useful" simile in writing?
Use a "useful" simile when you want the reader to feel usefulness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.