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[wɜːθ] adj I

1) if you say how much something is worth, you state its value in money

How much do you reckon the house is worth?[/ex]

a Gucci watch worth £1, 000[/ex]

2) used for saying that there is a good enough reason for doing something, because it is important, enjoyable, useful etc

The book is definitely worth reading.[/ex]

It's worth talking to your financial adviser before making your final decision.[/ex]

It was hard work, but it was worth it in the end.[/ex]

It's not worth my while to do the job for less than £150.[/ex]

3) used for saying how rich someone is

She is now worth 20 million dollars.[/ex]

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for what it's worth — mainly spoken used when you are telling someone something and you are not sure how useful it is[/ex]

II

noun [U]

worth [wɜːθ]

1) the degree to which someone or something is good, useful, or important

The United Nations has proved its worth over the years.[/ex]

2) the financial value of something

Houses are being sold at prices far below their true worth.[/ex]

millions of pounds' worth of equipment[/ex]

3) an amount measured by the time it lasts

a week's worth of work[/ex]