What does WORTH mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "worth": Worth

Parts of Speech: Noun, adjective, adverb, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: the value of something measured by its qualities or by the esteem in which it is held.
• Adjective: sufficiently good, important, or interesting to be treated or considered in a particular way.
• Adverb: to the extent of; sufficiently.
• Verb: equivalent in value to the sum or item specified.

Pronunciations:

• US: /wərθ/
• UK: /wəːθ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "worth" originated from Middle English "wurth" and Old English "weorþ". It has been in use since the 12th century. As a noun, "worth" refers to the value of something, while as an adjective, it refers to something that is considered important or deserving of attention. As an adverb, "worth" means to the extent of or sufficiently. As a verb, "worth" means equivalent in value to a specified sum or item.

Synonyms:

• Value
• Merit
• Importance
• Deserving
• Significance

Related Words:

• Worth
• Whort
• Rowth
• Throw
• Wroth

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: The worth of the painting is estimated to be around $1 million.
• As an adjective: