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
worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance
Meanwhile watching the crocodile proves worthwhile!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Worthwhile emerged in Middle English as a compound of two Old English elements: 'worth' (meaning value or merit) and 'while' (meaning a period of time). The compound originally expressed the idea that something deserved the investment of one's time, combining notions of value and temporal cost.
Breakdown
worth (value, merit) + while (period of time, duration). The compound literally means 'of sufficient value to warrant spending time on it.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Is it worthwhile to wake up at 5 AM just to avoid traffic? My bed says no.”
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