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worthwhile

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwɜrθˈwaɪl/ · UK /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/

worthwhile means: Useful or important enough to deserve the time, effort, or money you spend.

adjective

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Useful or important enough to deserve the time, effort, or money you spend.

  • The visit was worthwhile.
  • Helping at the shelter is a worthwhile activity.
  • Was the course worthwhile despite its cost?

How to use it: worthwhile doing something (It is worthwhile checking the dates before booking.); worthwhile to do something (It may be worthwhile to take an earlier train.)

Similar words: worth it, rewarding, valuable

Opposites: pointless, worthless

Common phrases: worthwhile project, worthwhile experience, make something worthwhile

Questions about worthwhile

What does worthwhile mean?

Useful or important enough to deserve the time, effort, or money you spend.

What is worthwhile in other languages?

Türkçe: zahmete değer · Español: que vale la pena · Français: qui en vaut la peine · Deutsch: lohnend · Italiano: che vale la pena · 日本語: 価値のある

How do you pronounce worthwhile?

In American English /ˌwɜrθˈwaɪl/; in British English /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/.

How do you use worthwhile in a sentence?

The visit was worthwhile. Helping at the shelter is a worthwhile activity.

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