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worthwhile

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Main Entry: worth·while

Pronunciation: \-ˈhwī(-ə)l, -ˈwī(-ə)l\

Function: adjective

Date: 1662

1 : being worth the time or effort spent <worthwhile preparations>
2 : worthy 1 <a worthwhile cause>

— worth·while·ness noun

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