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 worth worth /ˈwɝːθ/

adjective

  1. () (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way  ( deserving , worth )
    (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
     An idea worth considering
    an idea worth considering
     The deserving poor
    the deserving poor
     A deserving cause
    a deserving cause
  2. () Having a specified value  ( worth )
    having a specified value
     Not worth his salt
    not worth his salt
     Worth her weight in gold
    worth her weight in gold
     An appraisal determined the antique carved chair was worth $900
    an appraisal determined the antique carved chair was worth $900

noun

  1. () An indefinite quantity of something having a specified value  ( worth )
    an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
     10 dollars worth of gasoline
    10 dollars worth of gasoline
  2. () The quality that renders something desirable, valuable or useful  ( worth )
    the quality that renders something desirable, valuable or useful
      Her actions demonstrated her worth as a trustworthy and reliable friend.
    Her actions demonstrated her worth as a trustworthy and reliable friend.

 Worth

  1. French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)  ( Charles Frederick Worth , Worth )
    French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)