Worth

/wɜːrθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The level of importance or value that something has.

The worth of honesty is often overlooked in today's world.

Value measured in terms of money or goods.

He finally realized the worth of his old coins.

adjective

Having a specified value or importance.

This painting is worth a million dollars.

Deserving of (something, such as attention or respect).

Her contributions to the project were worth praise.

Old English 'weorth', related to the German 'wert' and Dutch 'waardig'.

worth the wait

Something that justifies the time taken.

net worth

The total assets minus total liabilities of an individual or company.

at worth

Having a specific value, usually in a particular context.

worthy

Deserving effort, attention, or respect.

worthless

Having no worth or value.

worthwhile

Rewarding, serving a purpose or being of value.

What something is actually good for or its significance.

What's the worth of this grind? Help me understand!

To tell someone their effort or situation is valuable.

Yo, your hustle has a lot of worth, keep it up!