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Worth

Verb / wɜ:θ / Another word for worth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated.

Synonyms & similar words

deserving worthlessness charlesfrederickworth worth value merit deserving importance significance usefulness utility benefit profit substance meaning account estimation rating assessment evaluation appreciation respect regard esteem

Synonyms by register

Formal

value merit benefit advantage

Informal

good great useful helpful

Literary

price esteem

Antonyms

worthless valueless useless cheap inadequate poor

Common collocations

  • worth the effort
  • worth the money
  • well worth it
  • not worth it
  • worth a look
  • worth considering
  • worth a fortune

Word family

noun worth
verb worth
adjective worthy
adverb worthily

Usage note

The adjective 'worth' is typically followed by an infinitive phrase (e.g., 'it is worth doing') or a noun phrase indicating value (e.g., 'worth a lot of money'). It is not usually used before a noun like other adjectives.

Example sentences

  1. The worth of the house has increased over the years.
  2. Her worth as an employee is immeasurable.
  3. Is the value of the car worth the price?
  4. I don't think the effort is worth the reward.
  5. The worth of a good education cannot be overstated.

Quotes

  • A person's worth is measured by their actions, not their words.
  • It is not about how much you have, but how much you can give that determines your worth.
  • Your worth is not determined by external factors, but by your internal values.

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