Words / B1

WURTH/wɜːθ/

Worth describes value or whether the effort is enough: worth £50, worth the wait, worth doing, it is worth it. Value is often a noun; cost is what you pay; worthwhile is an adjective for activities (a worthwhile trip). Worthless means no value; worthy (of) is more formal and moral. A common pattern is worth + -ing — How much is it worth? is the price question.

Meaning

Having a particular value, or useful enough for the effort.

Examples

• “The extra practice is worth it.”
• “The museum is worth a visit.”
• “It is not worth arguing about a few minutes.”

Good to know

worth + -ing / it. worth + money. Adjective for activities: worthwhile. No value: worthless.

Near in meaning

worthwhile

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