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worthwhile


worth·while

adj \-ˈhwī(-ə)l, -ˈwī(-ə)l\

Definition of WORTHWHILE

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

Examples of WORTHWHILE

  1. The money is for a worthwhile cause.
  2. Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all worthwhile.
  3. Is it worthwhile to try to fix my computer?

First Known Use of WORTHWHILE

1662

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