Worth: meaning, definitions and examples

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worth

[ wəːθ ]

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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?

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 valor

🇮🇳 मूल्य

🇩🇪 Wert

🇮🇩 nilai

🇺🇦 вартість

🇵🇱 wartość

🇯🇵 価値 (かち)

🇫🇷 valeur

🇪🇸 valor

🇹🇷 değer

🇰🇷 가치 (gachi)

🇸🇦 قيمة (qiima)

🇨🇿 hodnota

🇸🇰 hodnota

🇨🇳 价值 (jiàzhí)

🇸🇮 vrednost

🇮🇸 virði

🇰🇿 құндылық

🇬🇪 ღირებულება

🇦🇿 dəyər

🇲🇽 valor

Word origin

The word 'worth' originated from the Old English word 'weorþ', 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.