worth
noun
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Definition of worth
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: monetary value
farmhouse and lands of little worth
b
: the equivalent of a specified amount or figure
a dollar's worth of gas
2
: the value of something measured by its qualities or by the esteem in which it is held
a literary heritage of great worth
3a
: moral or personal value
trying to teach human worth
b
: merit, excellence
a field in which we have proved our worth
worth
prepositionDefinition of worth (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: equal in value to
b
: having assets or income equal to
2
: deserving of
well worth the effort
worth one's salt
: of substantial or significant value or merit
worth
adjectiveDefinition of worth (Entry 3 of 4)
1
archaic
: having monetary or material value
for all one is worth
: to the fullest extent of one's value or ability
worth
verb
worthed;
worthing;
worths
Definition of worth (Entry 4 of 4)
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Examples of worth in a Sentence
Noun
A diamond's worth is determined partly by its cut and clarity. The worth of the stocks has increased. The furniture was of little worth since it was in such bad condition. He has proved his worth to the team. The book has proved its worth by saving me hundreds of dollars.Preposition
an actor worth several million dollars The corporation is worth billions of dollars. A carefully written cover letter and resume is worth the effort. It takes a long time to get a table at the restaurant, but the food is well worth the wait. The movie was good, but I didn't think it was worth all the fuss. Chicago is worth a visit. I think you'll really like it. Do you think the car is worth buying? It is worth noting that his father and mother are also doctors. This book is not worth reading. an idea well worth consideration
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Coach Marc Skinner said the past week has been hectic for his team, with the Pride was forced to cancel last weekend’s game against the Washington Spirit along with a week’s worth of practices due to Hurricane Dorian. — Julia Poe, Pro Soccer USA, "Orlando Pride return to action on road against Seattle Reign," 8 Sep. 2019 Saudi Arabia has been the industry’s great stabilizer, with $10 trillion worth of oil under its sands. — Thomas Heath, Washington Post, "Can the spurned oil sector stage a comeback with investors?," 6 Sep. 2019 The Sacklers were ranked America’s 19th-richest family by Forbes magazine in 2016, with a net worth estimated at $13 billion. — Andrew Welsh-huggins, The Denver Post, "OxyContin maker negotiating settlement worth a reported $12 billion," 28 Aug. 2019 The first 100 campers (adults only) will win a digital offer card with a year’s worth of free Chick-fil-A meals (52 meals consisting of a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, medium waffle potato fries and a medium beverage). — Emily Sorensen, Pomerado News, "Camp out for a chance to win free meals from Chick-fil-A," 21 Aug. 2019 According to the International Fund for Agricultural Development, over $65 billion is remitted into the region each year, with an additional $18 billion worth of annual transfers carried out locally too. — Eamon Barrett, Fortune, "Thailand-based Velo Says Blockchain Will Revolutionize Remittance in South East Asia," 12 Aug. 2019 The studio most associated with musicals was MGM with a small city’s worth of personnel. — courant.com, "Community News For The Windsor Edition," 8 Aug. 2019 Oh, and for those wanting to walk down memory lane, there will be a Real Housewives museum with more than a decade’s worth of behind-the-scenes photos, reunion dresses, and show memorabilia. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "BravoCon 2019: What to Know About the First-Ever Bravo Convention, Including Ticket Details," 8 Aug. 2019 This figure has been climbing, with median household net worth reaching a record high of $108,600 in the first quarter, according to the Federal Reserve. — Russ Wiles, azcentral, "After a decade of expanding economy, are you better off?," 14 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition
Ideally, United want to save as much money as possible, in order to finance a huge move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, who is believed to have signed a new contract worth an astonishing £190,000 per week. — SI.com, "Man Utd Decide on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's January Transfer Budget," 21 Aug. 2019 And while there isn't a secret shortcut to healthier hair, taking time to keep strands strong is worth the commitment. — Paige Stables, Good Housekeeping, "12 Healthy Hair Habits You Should Adopt ASAP," 14 Aug. 2019 Stranger Things fans have been anxiously anticipating the return of the blockbuster series, and star David Harbour admits it is worth the nearly two-year wait. — Tim Stack, EW.com, "David Harbour says Stranger Things 3 finale is 'the greatest episode we've ever shot'," 28 June 2019 The contract is a one-year deal worth the league minimum. — Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, "Magic sign DaQuan Jeffries, Vic Law to Exhibit 10 contracts, finalize two-way deal with Amile Jefferson," 30 July 2019 Just before the incident, Ali had purchased several accidental death insurance polices worth more than $6 million on himself, his wife and their children, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California said in a release. — Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, "Father Charged with Murder 4 Years After He Drove Off Pier with His 2 Autistic Sons in the Car," 17 July 2019 Is parting with Sandoval, one of the club’s most popular position players and one of manager Bruce Bochy’s favorites, worth a middle-tier prospect? — Kerry Crowley, The Mercury News, "Pablo Sandoval showcases power, value at the plate, Giants drop series to Rockies," 26 June 2019 The Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year deal worth the league minimum that guarantees a player will receive a camp invitation. — Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, "Magic, center Isaac Humphries reportedly agree to Exhibit 10 deal," 25 July 2019 Bryant paused before putting pen to paper on a deal with the Clippers worth more than $100 million over six years. — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, "Oh what might have been 15 years ago, had Kobe Bryant joined the Clippers," 23 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'worth.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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