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worth / Worth > 5 senses
ADJECTIVE1worth, deserving, meritingHaving sufficient worth
2worthHaving a specified value
NOUN1worthAn indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
2worthThe quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
3Worth, Charles Frederick WorthFrench couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture
worth / Worth > pronunciation
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worth > adjective 1
MeaningHaving sufficient worth.
Examples"an idea worth considering"
Synonymsdeserving, meriting
Similar toworthy
Usageirony
worth > adjective 2
MeaningHaving a specified value. "not worth his salt".
Examples"worth her weight in gold"
Similar tovaluable
worth > noun 1, quantity
MeaningAn indefinite quantity of something having a specified value.
Examples"10 dollars worth of gasoline"
Narrowerhalfpennyworth, ha'p'orth; pennyworth, penn'orth
Broaderindefinite quantity
worth > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful.
Narrowervalue; merit, virtue; demerit, fault; praisworthiness; worthwhileness; price
Broaderquality
Contraryworthlessness
Worth > noun 3, person
MeaningFrench couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture. Noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895).
SynonymsCharles Frederick Worth
Broadercouturier, fashion designer, clothes designer, designer

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