Worth

As a Noun

1. The value or importance of something, often in terms of money or usefulness.
2. A measure of someone’s qualities, skills, or contributions.
3. The equivalent of a certain amount or duration.

As an Adjective

1. Having a certain value or deserving a particular outcome.
2. Justified or deserving of effort, time, or attention.

As Other Form

• Worthy (Adjective): Deserving respect, attention, or recognition.
• Worthwhile (Adjective): Valuable enough to justify effort or time.

Word History

The word worth comes from the Old English weorþ, meaning “value” or “price.” It is related to the German Wert and Old Norse verðr, all of which refer to value, importance, or being deserving of something.

Examples

1. The necklace is worth a fortune.
2. His contributions to the project proved his worth.
3. This book is worth reading.
4. He bought a week’s worth of groceries.

Synonyms

Value, significance, merit, price, importance

Related Words

Deserving, valuable, beneficial, esteemed

Antonyms

Worthless, insignificant, unimportant, trivial