worth

noun

ˈwərth How to pronounce worth (audio)
Definition of worthnext
1
as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities money alone cannot determine the true worth of some things

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2
as in cost
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer one surefire way to determine the actual worth of a painting is to sell it at auction

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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property the entrepreneur's worth is well over 100 million dollars

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Recent Examples of worth Making matters worse for the stock, just days after raising $75 billion in its IPO, SpaceX issued $25 billion worth of additional debt. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 16 July 2026 Google’s stock surge Alphabet shares surged nearly 4% on Wednesday, pushing Google co-founder Larry Page’s net worth above $300 billion for just the second time ever, according to Forbes—and the stock was still climbing Thursday. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Global star Post Malone brought out a decade worth of hits, alongside performances from country artists Jelly Roll and Carter Faith. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 For a short period, the IPO also made owner Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, though his net worth now is about $800 billion. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for worth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worth
  1. value
  2. cost
  3. wealth
  4. price
  5. assets
  6. money
  7. fortune
  8. capital
Noun
  • Player sales — which are planned for, are made on Newcastle’s terms and, where possible, at the point of maximum value — have become integral.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Its previous generation was in high demand because of its value and quality, but its redesign takes everything up a notch as a bigger and bolder SUV.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of value
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  • That design philosophy allows manufacturers to prioritize rapid production, simpler assembly and lower manufacturing costs without compromising mission performance.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • Water levels in parts of the river have fallen so low that cargo ships have had to reduce their load and spread it across multiple vessels, increasing costs.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of cost
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  • Dickens has said extending the life of the tax districts is necessary to help develop Atlanta’s historically underserved neighborhoods and bridge the city’s massive wealth divide.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • NASASpaceflight has a wealth of cameras installed around SpaceX's Starbase test facility, and the company will share up-close views and live commentary for all preflight activities.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 July 2026
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  • Its terminals, including those at KFIP, have provided the world’s largest crude exporter with a vital alternative route while helping sustain global supplies and limiting the rise in oil prices.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • This is a clear indication that price hikes offset occupancy loss.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
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  • The $14 billion in assets in the four funds isn’t close to covering the $51 billion in collective liabilities.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • And because local equity markets performed so strongly, Israeli investors shifted long‑term investments back into shekel‑denominated assets, strengthening the currency.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of assets
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  • Villa’s desire to address this position has grown in prominence over the summer, with Jadon Sancho’s loan ending, Evann Guessand and Leon Bailey available to leave and Villa having the money to spend from Rogers’ sale.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Georgia voters should look twice before donating money to candidates this election season.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of money
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  • Working families are forking over a fortune at the gas pump and in the grocery aisle.
    — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The Gates Foundation plans to close in 2045 after distributing the rest of Gates’ fortune.
    — Josh Funk, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of fortune
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  • Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • In today’s cultural economy, where archival fashion pieces, horology, and unique collections blur with investment strategy, the ability to maintain image and ownership while accessing capital quietly is increasingly prized for some.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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