Worth

/wɜːθ/ · adjective

Meaning

Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for..

Definitions by Sense

1. Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.
2. Deserving of.
3. (obsolete, except in Scots) Valuable, worthwhile.
4. Making a fair equivalent of, repaying or compensating.
5. (countable, uncountable) Value.
6. (uncountable) Merit, excellence.
7. (uncountable) An amount that could be achieved or produced in a specified time.
8. (uncountable, obsolete) High social standing, noble rank.

Example Sentences

How much / What is your house worth? - Now it's worth half what I paid for it. So it'd sure would be worthwhile to repair before putting it for sale.

Cleanliness is a virtue worth more than others.

A painting once thought to be worth thousands that is actually not worth much.

Is it well worth visiting your hometown? -Nah, Leicester is not worth it at all.

This rickety beater of a car isn’t worth repairing anymore.

He found going to the Edinburgh Castle was worth it.

I think you’ll find my proposal worth your attention.

I didn't think it worth complaining about his friendship not being worth having.

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Word Forms

• worths
• worthing
• worth
• worthed
• worthen
• word

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