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THE MEANING OF A WORD

worth.

Meanings, usage and a little more understanding.

WordNet meanings

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  1. Adjective

    (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

    an idea worth considering
    the deserving poor
    a deserving cause
  2. Adjective

    having a specified value

    not worth his salt
    worth her weight in gold
    an appraisal determined the antique carved chair was worth $900
  3. Noun

    an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

    10 dollars worth of gasoline
  4. Noun

    the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful

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Wiktionary meanings

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  1. Adjectivenot comparable

    Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.

  2. Adjectivenot comparable

    Deserving of.

  3. Adjectivenot comparableobsolete

    Valuable, worthwhile.

  4. Adjectivenot comparable

    Making a fair equivalent of, repaying or compensating.

  5. Nouncountableuncountable

    Value.

  6. Noununcountable

    Merit, excellence.

  7. Noununcountable

    An amount that could be achieved or produced in a specified time.

  8. Nounobsoleteuncountable

    High social standing, noble rank.

  9. Verbobsolete

    To be, become, betide.

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