worthy
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Middle English worth + -y.
[edit] Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /ˈwɜːði/, SAMPA: /"w3:Di/
- (GenAm) IPA: /ˈwɝði/, SAMPA: /"w3`Di/
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Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɜː(r)ði
- Hyphenation: wor‧thy
[edit] Adjective
worthy (comparative worthier, superlative worthiest)
- having worth, merit, or value
- honourable or admirable
- deserving, or having sufficient worth
[edit] Derived terms
[edit] Translations
deserving, or having sufficient worth
[edit] Noun
worthy (plural worthies)
- a distinguished or eminent person
[edit] Related terms
[edit] Middle English
[edit] Etymology
From worth + -y, from Old English weorþ.
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈwərðiː/
[edit] Adjective
worthy
[edit] Descendants
- English: worthy
