worth
The antique vase is worth a fortune.
The antique vase has great monetary value.
The value or importance of something
His advice is worth more than gold.
His advice is extremely valuable.
Can be used with 'be worth' or 'have worth'
A person or thing that deserves consideration or respect
She's a person of worth in our community.
She is highly respected in our community.
Often used in formal or literary contexts
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Common Usage
'Worth' is often followed by a noun or gerund (e.g., 'worth the time', 'worth reading').
Gold Rule
Noun vs. Adjective
'Worth' can be a noun (e.g., 'of great worth') or an adjective (e.g., 'worth a try').
Word Origin
Old English 'weorþ', from Proto-Germanic 'werþaz' meaning 'value, worth'
Usage Notes
Can function as both a noun and adjective. Commonly used in expressions like 'worth the effort' or 'not worth it'.