worth

noun
UK: /wɜːθ/
US: /wɝːθ/

  1. The value of something, especially in money.

    1. This car is worth $10,000. [ ] [ ]
    2. The painting's worth increased significantly after the artist's death. [ ] [ ]

  2. The quality of being good, useful, or important.

    1. The project is worth doing. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her dedication to the job demonstrates her worth to the company. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

value price merit advantage
worth verb

  1. To have a particular value, especially in money.

    1. This house is worth a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is estimated to be worth millions of dollars. [ ] [ ]
worth adjective

  1. Having a particular value, especially in money.

    1. Is the movie worth seeing? [ ] [ ]
    2. That old guitar is worth a fortune if it's in good condition. [ ] [ ]

  2. Good or important enough to justify effort or attention.

    1. This task is worth your time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Volunteering is always worth considering when you have some free time. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "worth" in English means: The value of something, especially in money., The quality of being good, useful, or important..

The phonetic transcription of "worth" is /wɜːθ/ in British English and /wɝːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "worth": value, price, merit, advantage.

Example usage of "worth": "This car is worth $10,000.". More examples on the page.