valuables — things that are worth a lot of money, especially small personal possessions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: things that are worth a lot of money, especially small personal possessions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæljuəbəlz/
Example Sentences
- The burglar only took the valuables and left the old socks behind.
- She packed all her valuables in a small bag for the trip.
- My grandmother's recipe book is among my most precious valuables.
valuables
NOUN[/ˈvæljuəbəlz/]
things that are worth a lot of money, especially small personal possessions
Securing precious personal possessions
Valuables scattered on tables, tangled with broken cables!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'valere' (to be strong, to be worth), this word entered English around the 14th century through Old French 'valoir'. It evolved to denote items or possessions of significant worth or importance.
Breakdown
valu- (from Latin valere, meaning worthy or valuable) + -able (capable of being, worthy of) + -s (plural marker). The term literally suggests 'things capable of having value' or 'worthy items'.
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📝Examples
“The burglar only took the valuables and left the old socks behind.”
“She packed all her valuables in a small bag for the trip.”
“My grandmother's recipe book is among my most precious valuables.”
“The airport security asked him to remove all valuables from his pockets, including his lucky penny.”
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