Worth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɜːθ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Worth is an adjective meaning Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.
Meaning
Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.
More Meanings
- Deserving of.
- Making a fair equivalent of, repaying or compensating.
- (countable, uncountable) Value.
- (uncountable) Merit, excellence.
- (uncountable) An amount that could be achieved or produced in a specified time.
- (uncountable, obsolete) High social standing, noble rank.
- (obsolete, except in Scots) Valuable, worthwhile.
Example Sentences
Cleanliness is a virtue worth more than others.
He found going to the Edinburgh Castle was worth it.
I think you’ll find my proposal worth your attention.
This rickety beater of a car isn’t worth repairing anymore.
Word Forms
- worths
- worthing
- worthed
- worthen
- word
Synonyms for worth
Depending on context, synonyms include deserving, meriting.
Antonyms for worth
Common opposites include worthlessness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include worthy, deserving, valuable, meriting, worthiness, merit.
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