Worth meaning

What does “worth” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“worth” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value.

worth

noun

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
“10 dollars worth of gasoline”
the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
Oppositesworthlessness
French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)
SynonymsCharles Frederick Worth

adjective

(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
“an idea worth considering”
“the deserving poor”
Synonymsdeserving
having a specified value
“not worth his salt”
“worth her weight in gold”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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