Worth Definition & Meaning
worth
- adjective
- worthy of being treated in a particular way; "an idea worth considering"; "the deserving poor" (often used ironically)
- having a specified value; "not worth his salt"; "worth her weight in gold"
- noun
- an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value; "10 dollars worth of gasoline"
- the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
- French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)
"Worth" in song lyrics
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"Have them peeps all them two-faced, what is it worth?"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot -
"I'll explain, then you can take for what it's worth"
415 — 415 -
"'Cause I'ma get my money's worth"
69 Boyz — Booty Drop
Words that rhyme with worth
Usage tips for "worth"
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- What does worth mean?
- worthy of being treated in a particular way; "an idea worth considering"; "the deserving poor" (often used ironically) having a specified value; "not worth his salt"; "worth her weight in gold" an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value; "10 dollars worth of gasoline" the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)
- What part of speech is worth?
- Worth is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does worth have?
- Worth has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).