worth
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B1
🇺🇸
/wɜrθ/
🇬🇧
/wɜːθ/
value or merit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'worth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'weorþ,' where 'weorþ' meant 'value or price.'
Historical Evolution
'weorþ' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'worth.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'value or price,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the value of something measured by its qualities or by the esteem in which it is held.
The worth of the painting is estimated to be over $1 million.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35