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."
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