worth

adjective

UK /wɜː(r)θ/

Worth usually follows the verb ‘to be’ and is always followed by either a noun, pronoun, or number, or by the ‘-ing’ form of a verb: The painting is probably worth thousands of pounds.It was a difficult journey, but it was worth it.The film was definitely worth seeing.

1
if you say how much something is worth, you state its value in money
How much do you reckon the house is worth?
worth ten pounds/$100/a lot etc:
a Gucci watch worth £1,000
I didn’t think the furniture would be worth anything.
worth a fortune (=worth a very large sum of money):
The building itself must be worth a fortune.
Synonyms and related words
Types of prices and describing prices and costs
all in
all-in
all-inclusive
2
used for saying that there is a good enough reason for doing something, because it is important, enjoyable, useful etc
be worth doing/having/seeing etc:
The book is definitely worth reading.
We believe that our freedom is worth fighting for.
worth a try/visit/look:
Owen’s plan was risky, but it was worth a try.
well worth:
The Museum of Fine Arts is well worth a visit.
be worth the effort/time/trouble:
It’s a long way, and probably not worth the effort.
it is worth doing something:
It’s worth talking to your financial adviser before making your final decision.
be worth it:
It was hard work, but it was worth it in the end.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing how good something is
highly
monumental
cool
3
used for saying how good, useful, or reliable someone or something is
be worth something/a lot/a great deal etc:
She knows that her loyalty is worth a great deal to Charles.
I’m afraid the government’s promises aren’t worth much.
Synonyms and related words
Useful and effective and working correctly
useful
efficient
effective
4
used for saying how rich someone is
She is now worth 20 million dollars.
Synonyms and related words
Rich
cash-rich
time-poor
rich
5
not be worth a dime
to have little or no value
In my book, this car isn’t worth a dime.
Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 09/09/2018
Open Dictionary - September2018

phrases

be worth someone’s while

be worth your weight in gold

do something for all you’re worth

for what it’s worth

make it worth someone’s while

something is not worth the paper it is printed on

what’s it worth (to you)?

worth while

worth

adjective

US /wɜrθ/

Worth usually follows the verb “to be” and is always followed by either a noun, pronoun, or number, or by the “-ing” form of a verb: The painting is probably worth thousands of dollars.It was a difficult trip, but it was worth it.The movie was definitely worth seeing.

1
if you say how much something is worth, you state its value in money
How much do you think the house is worth?
worth ten pounds/$100/a lot etc.:
a Gucci watch worth $1,500
I didn’t think the furniture would be worth anything.
worth a fortune (=worth a very large sum of money):
The building itself must be worth a fortune.
Synonyms and related words
Types of prices and describing prices and costs
$90, 80 cents, etc. a clip
all in
all-in
2
used for saying that there is a good enough reason for doing something, because it is important, enjoyable, useful, etc.
be worth doing/having/seeing etc.:
The book is definitely worth reading.
We believe that our freedom is worth fighting for.
it is worth doing something:
It’s worth talking to your financial adviser before making your final decision.
worth a try/visit/look:
Owen’s plan was risky, but it was worth a try.
well worth:
The Museum of Fine Arts is well worth a visit.
be worth it:
It was hard work, but it was worth it in the end.
be worth the effort/time/trouble:
It’s a long way, and probably not worth the effort.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing how good something is
highly
monumental
cool
3
used for saying how good, useful, or reliable someone or something is
be worth something/a lot/a great deal etc.:
She knows that her loyalty is worth a great deal to Charles.
I’m afraid the government’s promises aren’t worth much.
Synonyms and related words
Useful and effective and working correctly
useful
efficient
effective
4
used for saying how rich someone is
She is now worth 20 million dollars.
Synonyms and related words
Rich
cash-rich
time-poor
rich
5
not be worth a dime
to have little or no value
In my book, this car isn’t worth a dime.
Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 09/09/2018
Open Dictionary - September2018

phrases

be worth someone’s while

be worth your weight in gold

do something for all you’re worth

for what it’s worth

something is not worth the paper it is printed on

make it worth someone’s while

what’s it worth (to you)?

worth

noun uncountable

UK /wɜː(r)θ/

1
an amount measured by the financial value that it has
ten pounds’/$100 etc worth (of something):
The fire destroyed millions of pounds’ worth of equipment.
Synonyms and related words
Prices and costs
price
cost
charge
1. 1a
  an amount measured by the time it lasts
  two days’/12 hours’ etc worth:
  They’ve produced five hours’ worth of videos showing the glories of Scotland.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for numbers, amounts and quantities
  accumulation
  allocation
  allowance
2
how good, useful, or important someone or something is
The United Nations has proved its worth over the years.
Synonyms and related words
Usefulness and efficiency
usefulness
efficiency
effectiveness
Synonyms and related words
Importance
importance
emphasis
priority
3
the financial value of something
Houses are being sold at prices far below their true worth.
Synonyms and related words
Prices and costs
price
cost
charge

worth

noun uncountable

US /wɜrθ/

1
the financial value of something
Houses are being sold at prices far below their true worth.
Synonyms and related words
Prices and costs
price
cost
charge
2
how good, useful, or important someone or something is
The United Nations has proved its worth over the years.
Synonyms and related words
Usefulness and efficiency
usefulness
efficiency
effectiveness
Synonyms and related words
Importance
importance
emphasis
priority
3
an amount measured by the financial value that it has
ten dollars’/$100 etc. worth (of something):
The fire destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of equipment.
Synonyms and related words
Prices and costs
price
cost
charge
1. 3a
  an amount measured by the time it lasts
  two days’/12 hours’ etc. worth:
  five hours’ worth of videotape
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for numbers, amounts and quantities
  accumulation
  allocation
  allowance

单词	worth
释义	worth adjective UK /wɜː(r)θ/ Other entries for this word worth noun net worth phrase self-worth noun worth while phrase worth your salt phrase for what it’s worth phrase get your money’s worth phrase be worth someone’s while phrase high-net-worth individual noun what’s it worth (to you)? phrase make it worth someone’s while phrase it’s more than my job’s worth phrase be worth your weight in gold phrase do something for all you’re worth phrase the game is/it is not worth the candle phrase a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush) phrase not worth the paper it is written/printed on phrase something is not worth the paper it is printed on phrase your two cents’ worth phrase at your two cents your two pence worth phrase at your two cents more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS5 Worth usually follows the verb ‘to be’ and is always followed by either a noun, pronoun, or number, or by the ‘-ing’ form of a verb: The painting is probably worth thousands of pounds.It was a difficult journey, but it was worth it.The film was definitely worth seeing. 1 if you say how much something is worth, you state its value in money How much do you reckon the house is worth? worth ten pounds/$100/a lot etc: a Gucci watch worth £1,000 I didn’t think the furniture would be worth anything. worth a fortune (=worth a very large sum of money): The building itself must be worth a fortune. Synonyms and related words Types of prices and describing prices and costs all in all-in all-inclusive 2 used for saying that there is a good enough reason for doing something, because it is important, enjoyable, useful etc be worth doing/having/seeing etc: The book is definitely worth reading. We believe that our freedom is worth fighting for. worth a try/visit/look: Owen’s plan was risky, but it was worth a try. well worth: The Museum of Fine Arts is well worth a visit. be worth the effort/time/trouble: It’s a long way, and probably not worth the effort. it is worth doing something: It’s worth talking to your financial adviser before making your final decision. be worth it: It was hard work, but it was worth it in the end. Synonyms and related words Ways of emphasizing how good something is highly monumental cool 3 used for saying how good, useful, or reliable someone or something is be worth something/a lot/a great deal etc: She knows that her loyalty is worth a great deal to Charles. I’m afraid the government’s promises aren’t worth much. Synonyms and related words Useful and effective and working correctly useful efficient effective 4 used for saying how rich someone is She is now worth 20 million dollars. Synonyms and related words Rich cash-rich time-poor rich 5 not be worth a dime to have little or no value In my book, this car isn’t worth a dime. Submitted by: Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 09/09/2018 Open Dictionary - September2018 phrases be worth someone’s while be worth your weight in gold do something for all you’re worth for what it’s worth make it worth someone’s while something is not worth the paper it is printed on what’s it worth (to you)? worth while worth adjective US /wɜrθ/ Other entries for this word worth noun net worth phrase self-worth noun worth your salt phrase for what it’s worth phrase get your money’s worth phrase be worth someone’s while phrase high-net-worth individual noun what’s it worth (to you)? phrase make it worth someone’s while phrase be worth your weight in gold phrase do something for all you’re worth phrase something isn’t worth a plug/wooden nickel phrase put in/toss in/give your two cents’ worth phrase a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush) phrase not worth the paper it is written/printed on phrase something is not worth the paper it is printed on phrase your two cents’ worth phrase at your two cents your two pence worth phrase at your two cents DEFINITIONS5 Worth usually follows the verb “to be” and is always followed by either a noun, pronoun, or number, or by the “-ing” form of a verb: The painting is probably worth thousands of dollars.It was a difficult trip, but it was worth it.The movie was definitely worth seeing. 1 if you say how much something is worth, you state its value in money How much do you think the house is worth? worth ten pounds/$100/a lot etc.: a Gucci watch worth $1,500 I didn’t think the furniture would be worth anything. worth a fortune (=worth a very large sum of money): The building itself must be worth a fortune. Synonyms and related words Types of prices and describing prices and costs $90, 80 cents, etc. a clip all in all-in 2 used for saying that there is a good enough reason for doing something, because it is important, enjoyable, useful, etc. be worth doing/having/seeing etc.: The book is definitely worth reading. We believe that our freedom is worth fighting for. it is worth doing something: It’s worth talking to your financial adviser before making your final decision. worth a try/visit/look: Owen’s plan was risky, but it was worth a try. well worth: The Museum of Fine Arts is well worth a visit. be worth it: It was hard work, but it was worth it in the end. be worth the effort/time/trouble: It’s a long way, and probably not worth the effort. Synonyms and related words Ways of emphasizing how good something is highly monumental cool 3 used for saying how good, useful, or reliable someone or something is be worth something/a lot/a great deal etc.: She knows that her loyalty is worth a great deal to Charles. I’m afraid the government’s promises aren’t worth much. Synonyms and related words Useful and effective and working correctly useful efficient effective 4 used for saying how rich someone is She is now worth 20 million dollars. Synonyms and related words Rich cash-rich time-poor rich 5 not be worth a dime to have little or no value In my book, this car isn’t worth a dime. Submitted by: Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 09/09/2018 Open Dictionary - September2018 phrases be worth someone’s while be worth your weight in gold do something for all you’re worth for what it’s worth something is not worth the paper it is printed on make it worth someone’s while what’s it worth (to you)? worth noun uncountable UK /wɜː(r)θ/ Other entries for this word worth adjective net worth phrase self-worth noun worth while phrase worth your salt phrase for what it’s worth phrase get your money’s worth phrase be worth someone’s while phrase high-net-worth individual noun what’s it worth (to you)? phrase make it worth someone’s while phrase it’s more than my job’s worth phrase be worth your weight in gold phrase do something for all you’re worth phrase the game is/it is not worth the candle phrase a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush) phrase not worth the paper it is written/printed on phrase something is not worth the paper it is printed on phrase your two cents’ worth phrase at your two cents your two pence worth phrase at your two cents more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS3 1 an amount measured by the financial value that it has ten pounds’/$100 etc worth (of something): The fire destroyed millions of pounds’ worth of equipment. Synonyms and related words Prices and costs price cost charge 1a an amount measured by the time it lasts two days’/12 hours’ etc worth: They’ve produced five hours’ worth of videos showing the glories of Scotland. Synonyms and related words General words for numbers, amounts and quantities accumulation allocation allowance 2 how good, useful, or important someone or something is The United Nations has proved its worth over the years. Synonyms and related words Usefulness and efficiency usefulness efficiency effectiveness Synonyms and related words Importance importance emphasis priority 3 the financial value of something Houses are being sold at prices far below their true worth. Synonyms and related words Prices and costs price cost charge worth noun uncountable US /wɜrθ/ Other entries for this word worth adjective net worth phrase self-worth noun worth your salt phrase for what it’s worth phrase get your money’s worth phrase be worth someone’s while phrase high-net-worth individual noun what’s it worth (to you)? phrase make it worth someone’s while phrase be worth your weight in gold phrase do something for all you’re worth phrase something isn’t worth a plug/wooden nickel phrase put in/toss in/give your two cents’ worth phrase a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush) phrase not worth the paper it is written/printed on phrase something is not worth the paper it is printed on phrase your two cents’ worth phrase at your two cents your two pence worth phrase at your two cents DEFINITIONS3 1 the financial value of something Houses are being sold at prices far below their true worth. Synonyms and related words Prices and costs price cost charge 2 how good, useful, or important someone or something is The United Nations has proved its worth over the years. Synonyms and related words Usefulness and efficiency usefulness efficiency effectiveness Synonyms and related words Importance importance emphasis priority 3 an amount measured by the financial value that it has ten dollars’/$100 etc. worth (of something): The fire destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of equipment. Synonyms and related words Prices and costs price cost charge 3a an amount measured by the time it lasts two days’/12 hours’ etc. worth: five hours’ worth of videotape Synonyms and related words General words for numbers, amounts and quantities accumulation allocation allowance
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