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Meaning of the word worth in English

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worth

US /wɝːθ/
UK /wɜːθ/
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Noun

1.

the value of something measured by its qualities or by the regard in which it is held

Example:
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The painting has great artistic worth.
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He proved his worth to the team.
Synonym:
value merit excellence importance significance
2.

the amount of money that something is worth

Example:
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The house has a market worth of $500,000.
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What's the worth of this antique vase?
Synonym:
price cost valuation appraisal

Adjective

equivalent in value to the sum or item specified

Example:
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The car is worth about $10,000.
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Is it worth the effort?
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