worth — the value or importance of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the value or importance of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːrθ/
Korean meaning: 가치, 값어치
Korean pronunciation: **워**스
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the $500 cat bed is worth ignoring completely.
- Is it worth arguing with someone who thinks pineapple belongs on pizza?
- This smartphone is worth three months of my salary.
worth
NOUN//wɜːrθ//
the value or importance of something
💡 Concept
This old pocket watch is worth more than gold to my grandfather.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/wɜːrθ/
🇬🇧 UK/wɜːθ/
🌳Etymology
Rootworth
Origin
고대 영어 'weorþ'에서 유래되었으며, 본래 '가격, 값어치'를 의미했습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 조상에서 나온 단어로, 독일어의 'wert'와도 관련이 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
northfourthforth
north
fourth
forth
🔗Collocations
be worth it
net worth
worth mentioning
self-worth
worth a try
money's worth
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks the $500 cat bed is worth ignoring completely.”
😄 Fun example
“Is it worth arguing with someone who thinks pineapple belongs on pizza?”
“This smartphone is worth three months of my salary.”
“The experience was worth more than any money could buy.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
valuemeritimportancesignificance
Antonyms
worthlessvaluelessmeaningless
Related
worthyworthwhileevaluateprecious
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