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Synonyms & Similar Words
value
merit
importance
usefulness
utility
benefit
advantage
goodness
excellence
quality
virtue
desirability
attractiveness
appeal
charm
allure
magnetism
prestige
dignity
honor
respect
esteem
regard
admiration
appreciation
price
cost
expense
outlay
expenditure
valuation
appraisal
assessment
evaluation
estimation
rating
rank
grade
standing
position
status
stature
Meaning of Worth
The primary meaning of the word "worth" is related to the value or importance of something.
Definitions
- The value or importance of something
- * The quality that makes something desirable or useful
- * The amount of money that something is worth
Etymology of Worth
The word "worth" originates from Old English "weorþ", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "werþiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "wer-", meaning "to be" or "to become"
Historically, the word has been used to express the value, merit, or importance of something, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass various aspects of value, including monetary, moral, and social worth
Example Uses
- The worth of the company has increased significantly over the past year
- * She is a person of great worth and integrity
- * The worth of the artwork is estimated to be millions of dollars
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
worthlessness
uselessness
insignificance
unimportance
irrelevance
triviality
frivolity
futility
emptiness
hollowness
meaninglessness
pointlessness
purposelessness
valuelessness
undesirability
unattractiveness
repulsiveness
unpleasantness
disagreeability
offensiveness
distastefulness
repugnance
aversion
dislike
disesteem