- 1worth something having a value in money, etc. Our house is worth about $100,000. How much is this painting worth? to be worth a fortune (= a lot of money) It isn't worth much. If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. Thesaurusprice
- cost
- value
- expense
- worth
- price the amount of money that you have to pay for an item or a service:house prices These shoes don't have a price on them. I can't afford it at that price.
- cost the amount of money that you need in order to buy, make, or do something:A new computer system has been installed at a cost of $180,000.
- value how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged:Sports cars tend to hold their value well. Value can also mean how much something is worth compared with its price:This restaurant is an excellent value (= is worth the money it costs).
- The price is what someone asks you to pay for an item or service:to ask/charge a high price to ask/charge a high cost/value. Obtaining or achieving something may have a cost; the value of something is how much other people would be willing to pay for it:house prices the cost of changing jobs The house now has a market value of one million dollars.
- expense the money that you spend on something; something that makes you spend money:The garden was expanded at great expense. Owning a car is a major expense.
- worth the financial value of someone or something:He has a personal net worth of $10 million. Worth is more often used to mean the practical or moral value of something.
- the high price/cost/value
- the real/true price/cost/value/worth
- to put/set a price/value >on>something
- to increase/reduce the price/cost/value/expense
- to raise/double/lower the price/cost/value
- to cut the price/cost
- 2used to recommend the action mentioned because you think it may be useful, enjoyable, etc. worth something The museum is certainly worth a visit. worth doing something This idea is well worth considering. It's worth making an appointment before you go.
- 3worth something/doing something important, good, or enjoyable enough to make someone feel satisfied, especially when difficulty or effort is involved Was it worth the effort? The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved. The job involves a lot of hard work but it's worth it. The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny. see worthwhile
- 4worth something (of a person) having money and possessions of a particular value He's worth $10 million. Idioms
- 1with great energy, effort, and determination He was rowing for all he was worth.
- 2in order to get as much as you can from someone or something She is milking her success for all it's worth.
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NAmE//wərθ//
[not before noun] (used like a preposition, followed by a noun, pronoun, or number, or by the -ing form of a verb)it is better to keep something that you already have than to risk losing it by trying to get much more
used to emphasize that what you are saying is only your own opinion or suggestion and may not be very helpful I prefer this color, for what it's worth.
(of an agreement or official document) having no value, especially legally, or because one of the people involved has no intention of doing what they said they would
deserving respect, especially because you do your job well Any teacher worth her salt knows that.
very useful or valuable A good mechanic is worth his weight in gold.
interesting or useful for someone to do It will be worth your while to come to the meeting. He'll do the job if you make it worth his while (= pay him well).
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