worthy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.4 Noun 1.5 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈwɜːði/, SAMPA: /"w3:Di/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˈwɝði/, SAMPA: /"w3`Di/
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• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)ði
• Hyphenation: wor‧thy

[edit] Etymology

worth +‎ -y

[edit] Adjective

worthy (comparative worthier, superlative worthiest)

1. having worth, merit or value
2. honourable or admirable
3. deserving, or having sufficient worth

[edit] Derived terms

• worthiness

[edit] Noun

worthy (plural worthies)

1. a distinguished or eminent person

[edit] Related terms

• -worthy
• unworthy