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worthwhileworth 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/

Korean meaning: 가치가 있는, 보람 있는, 할 만한

Korean pronunciation: **워스**와일

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

worthwhile concept
💡 Concept

worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance

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worthwhile rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Meanwhile watching the crocodile proves worthwhile!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɜːθˌwaɪl/

🌳Etymology

Rootworth
Suffix-while

Origin

worth(가치)와 while(시간) 두 단어가 합쳐져서 '시간을 들일 만한 가치가 있는'이라는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 귀중한 시간을 투자할 만큼 가치 있다는 뜻이죠.

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🎵Rhyme

meanwhileerstwhilecrocodile
meanwhile
erstwhile
crocodile

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

valuablerewardingbeneficialmeaningfulproductive

Antonyms

worthlesspointlessfutile

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