Worth

/wɜːθ/

The meaning and definition of Worth, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.
    β€œA painting worth thousands.”
  2. Making a fair equivalent of, repaying or compensating.
    β€œThis job is hardly worth the effort.”
noun
  1. Value.
    β€œI’ll have a dollar's worth of candy, please.”
  2. Merit, excellence.
    β€œOur new director is a man whose worth is well acknowledged.”

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