worthwhile
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See also: worth while
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- worth while
- worthwile (archaic)
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK, in accents with the wine-whine merger) IPA(key): /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/
Audio (Southern England) (file) - (UK, in accents without the merger) IPA(key): /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/
- Rhymes: -aɪl
Adjective[edit]
worthwhile (comparative more worthwhile, superlative most worthwhile)
- Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
- Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worthwhile.
Synonyms[edit]
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on
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