worth (A2)

noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /wɜːθ/

Definition

The amount of money that something can be sold for, or the level of importance or usefulness that something has.

Examples

• The antique vase was of immense worth to the collector.

• She didn't realize the worth of his advice until it was too late.

• The company's assets are estimated to be worth millions.

How to Use worth

worth [noun] (prepositional phrase)

Having a specific monetary or other value. — "The necklace is worth $500."

worth [gerund] (prepositional phrase)

Deserving the action described by the gerund. — "The movie is definitely worth watching."

be worth [noun] (collocation)

To have a particular value or importance. — "His contribution to the team was worth a lot."

be worth [gerund] (collocation)

To deserve the action described by the gerund. — "This problem is worth discussing further."

Synonyms of worth

Words with a similar meaning to worth:

• value
• price
• merit
• benefit
• advantage

Antonyms of worth

Words with the opposite meaning to worth:

• worthless
• valueless

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