1
a
: monetary value
farmhouse and lands of little worth
b
: the equivalent of a specified amount or figure
a dollar's worth of gas
2
: the value of something measured by its qualities or by the esteem in which it is held
a literary heritage of great worth
3
a
: moral or personal value
trying to teach human worth
b
: merit, excellence
a field in which we have proved our worth
1
a
: equal in value to
b
: having assets or income equal to
2
: deserving of
well worth the effort
worthed; worthing; worths
Synonyms
Examples of worth in a Sentence
Noun
A diamond's worth is determined partly by its cut and clarity.
The worth of the stocks has increased.
The furniture was of little worth since it was in such bad condition.
He has proved his worth to the team.
The book has proved its worth by saving me hundreds of dollars.
Preposition
an actor worth several million dollars
The corporation is worth billions of dollars.
A carefully written cover letter and resume is worth the effort.
It takes a long time to get a table at the restaurant, but the food is well worth the wait.
The movie was good, but I didn't think it was worth all the fuss.
Chicago is worth a visit. I think you'll really like it.
Do you think the car is worth buying?
It is worth noting that his father and mother are also doctors.
This book is not worth reading.
an idea well worth consideration
Recent Examples on the Web
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024
According to Pham, in the first 8 months of 2024, Vietnam exported more than $72 million worth of watermelons, about $15 million more than all of 2023.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Simon Hill, WIRED, 18 Aug. 2024
Aim to keep on hand at least three to six months’ worth of all nonnegotiable living expenses. Carry sufficient insurance.
—Dallas News, 30 Oct. 2022
Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Since signing a five-year extension worth a maximum of $170 million before the 2023 season, Bosa earns a salary of $1.125 million this season, or $62,500 per week spread out over 18 weeks.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2024
The responses from 1,300 players across the league present an unusually revealing look inside how franchises worth billions of dollars are still rankled by problems—with vast gaps in quality from team to team.
—Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023
See all Example Sentences for worth 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
This is pretty much in line with the net worth of some other stars from recent Netflix Christmas movies, like Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024
According to Pham, in the first 8 months of 2024, Vietnam exported more than $72 million worth of watermelons, about $15 million more than all of 2023.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Preposition
There’s still the longest road (now trade route) worth two victory points, and a cleanest environment card replaces the largest army card from the original.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 18 Aug. 2024
Aim to keep on hand at least three to six months’ worth of all nonnegotiable living expenses. Carry sufficient insurance.
—Dallas News, 30 Oct. 2022
Adjective
Nature’s ice bath is usually worth it in my book, though.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Since signing a five-year extension worth a maximum of $170 million before the 2023 season, Bosa earns a salary of $1.125 million this season, or $62,500 per week spread out over 18 weeks.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Verb
Elliott has accumulated a stake that could worth as much as $2 billion, CNBC has previously reported.
—Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2024
The responses from 1,300 players across the league present an unusually revealing look inside how franchises worth billions of dollars are still rankled by problems—with vast gaps in quality from team to team.
—Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023
See all Example Sentences for worth
Dictionary Entries Near worth
Cite this Entry
“Worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worth. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
worth
1 of 2 preposition1
a
: equal in value to
the vase is worth $200
b
: having possessions or income equal to
an actress worth millions
2
: deserving of
well worth the effort
3
: capable of
ran for all I was worth
worth
2 of 2 noun1
a
: value in terms of money
furniture of little worth
b
: the equivalent of a certain amount or figure
five dollars worth of gas
2
: the value of something measured by its qualities
an experience of great worth
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share