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Definition worth in American English

worth noun

[uncountable] noun
/wɜrθ/
1

the financial value of something

Example

Houses are being sold at prices far below their true worth.

Synonyms and related words
price cost charge
2

how good, useful, or important someone or something is

Example

The United Nations has proved its worth over the years.

3

an amount measured by the financial value that it has

Example

The fire destroyed millions of dollars' worth of equipment.

Synonyms and related words
price cost charge
3.1

an amount measured by the time it lasts

Example

five hours' worth of videotape

Synonyms and related words
accumulation allocation allowance
Definition worth in American English