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Definition of worthwhile adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

worthwhile

adjective
 
/ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/
 
/ˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl/
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  1. important, pleasant, interesting, etc.; worth spending time, money or effort on
    • It was in aid of a worthwhile cause (= a charity, etc.).
    • a worthwhile discussion/job
    • The smile on her face made it all worthwhile.
    • We all felt we had done something worthwhile for the local community.
    • worthwhile for somebody to do something High prices in the UK make it worthwhile for buyers to look abroad.
    • worthwhile to do something It is worthwhile to include really high-quality illustrations.
    • worthwhile doing something It didn't seem worthwhile writing it all out again.
    This word can be written worth while, except when it is used before a noun.
    Extra Examples
    • Their gratitude made it all worthwhile.
    • You might find it worthwhile to consult a financial adviser.
    • pursuing socially worthwhile goals
    • the pursuit of socially worthwhile goals
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • seem
    • become
    adverb
    • extremely
    • particularly
    • really
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