worthwhile — worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/
Example Sentences
- Cleaning my room turned out to be worthwhile when I found $20 under the bed.
- Volunteering at the animal shelter is a worthwhile way to spend weekends.
- She decided the expensive cooking class was worthwhile after making her first perfect soufflé.
worthwhile
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/]
worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance
💡 Concept
worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance
🎵 Rhyme
Meanwhile watching the crocodile proves worthwhile!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɜːθˌwaɪl/
🌳Etymology
Rootworth
Suffix-while
🎵Rhyme
meanwhileerstwhilecrocodile
meanwhile
erstwhile
crocodile
🔗Collocations
worthwhile experience
worthwhile investment
worthwhile cause
make it worthwhile
worthwhile activity
seem worthwhile
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Cleaning my room turned out to be worthwhile when I found $20 under the bed.”
“Volunteering at the animal shelter is a worthwhile way to spend weekends.”
“She decided the expensive cooking class was worthwhile after making her first perfect soufflé.”
😄 Fun example
“Is it worthwhile to wake up at 5 AM just to avoid traffic? My bed says no.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
valuablerewardingbeneficialmeaningfulproductive
Antonyms
worthlesspointlessfutile
Related
worthyworthvaluablebeneficialrewarding
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