be worth

Frequency: 9.5150.0 per million words

Used to indicate the value or desirability of something.

worthVERB + worth (as adjective)

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Examples (10)

  • This book is well worth reading.
  • It is so unimportant it's hardly worth mentioning.
  • It is always worth seeing if you can get a cheap last-minute deal.
  • This order is potentially worth millions of pounds to the company.
  • The antique vase is worth a fortune.
  • The long journey was worth it for the breathtaking view.
  • Visiting that historical site is worth your time and effort.
  • Do you think this new strategy will be worth the risk involved?
  • That old car isn't worth much on the market anymore.
  • The memories we created together are worth more than any material possession.