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Definition worth in British English

worth noun

[uncountable] noun
/wɜː(r)θ/
1

an amount measured by the financial value that it has

Example

The fire destroyed millions of pounds' worth of equipment.

Synonyms and related words
price cost charge
1.1

an amount measured by the time it lasts

Example

They've produced five hours' worth of videos showing the glories of Scotland.

Synonyms and related words
accumulation allocation allowance
2

how good, useful, or important someone or something is

Example

The United Nations has proved its worth over the years.

3

the financial value of something

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
price cost charge
Definition worth in British English

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a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush) (phrase) be worth someone’s while (phrase) be worth your weight in gold (phrase) do something for all you’re worth (phrase) for what it’s worth (phrase) get your money’s worth (phrase) high-net-worth individual (noun) it’s more than my job’s worth (phrase) make it worth someone’s while (phrase) net worth (phrase) not worth the paper it is on () self-worth (noun) something is not worth the paper it is printed on (phrase) not worth the candle (phrase) what’s it worth (to you)? (phrase) worth (adjective) worth (noun) worth while (phrase) worth your salt (phrase) your two cents (phrase)