noun
- the value or importance of something
- an amount of something that has a specified value
Usage: often used with monetary amounts
adjective
- having a value equal to a specified amount
- deserving of or meriting something
Usage: used with amounts of money or quantities
Usage: often followed by a gerund or noun
preposition
- having wealth or possessions equal to
Usage: informal usage
Examples
- The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
- This book is worth reading if you enjoy mysteries.
- She proved her worth as a team leader.
- He bought ten dollars’ worth of candy.
- The movie wasn’t worth the ticket price.
- They recognized the worth of his contributions.
- She’s worth millions after selling her company.