Worth: meaning, definitions and examples

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worth

 

[ wษ™หฮธ ]

Adjective / Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

value

Having a particular value, especially in money.

Synonyms

costly, precious, valuable

Examples of usage

  • The painting was worth over a million dollars.
  • Is this necklace worth anything?
Context #2 | Noun

importance

The level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated.

Synonyms

merit, significance, value

Examples of usage

  • She proved her worth by completing the project ahead of schedule.
  • He never doubted the worth of his work.
Context #3 | Verb

deserve

Deserve to be treated in a particular way, typically to be given assistance or attention.

Synonyms

deserve, justify, merit

Examples of usage

  • She is worth all the love in the world.
  • You are worth more than you think.

Translations

Translations of the word "worth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น valor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฒเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nilai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐั€ั‚ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wartoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพกๅ€ค (ใ‹ใก)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท valeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์น˜ (gachi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠู…ุฉ (qiima)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hodnota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodnota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปทๅ€ผ (jiร zhรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrednost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ virรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฝะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valor

Etymology

The word 'worth' originated from the Old English word 'weorรพ', meaning 'value' or 'price'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to denote the value or importance of something. Over time, 'worth' has evolved to encompass not only monetary value but also the intrinsic value or merit of a person or thing.

See also: unworthily, unworthy, worthiness, worthless, worthlessness, worthwhile, worthy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,213, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.