worthwhile

/ˈwɜːrθwaɪl/

valuable or useful

The project was worthwhile because it taught me new skills.

The project was valuable because it taught me new skills.

general

Valuable, useful, or beneficial enough to justify the time or effort spent.

Reading books is a worthwhile activity for personal growth.

Reading books is beneficial for personal growth.

The conference was worthwhile because I made important connections.

The conference was valuable because I made important connections.

Often used to describe activities, investments, or experiences that provide significant returns.

Collocations

worthwhile investmentan investment that provides good returnsworthwhile effortan effort that is beneficial or productiveworthwhile causea cause that is valuable or meaningful

something that is beneficial or productive

something that is valuable or useful

Use 'worthwhile' to describe activities, investments, or experiences that provide significant returns or benefits.

'Worthwhile' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but it is often used in formal or semi-formal settings.

From Middle English 'worth' (value) + 'while' (time or duration), meaning something that is valuable over a period of time.

Often used in formal and informal contexts to describe activities, investments, or experiences that are beneficial or productive.

worth

value or merit

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while

time or duration

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