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 According to the Corporate Finance Institute, valuation is based on a company's intrinsic worth, considering expected future cash flows and the fundamentals that support those cash flows, not simply historical financial results. — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Harry’s impressive net worth can also be attributed to his skincare brand, PASH. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2026 Balfour-Browne and other plaintiffs bought more than $13 million worth of Meta Eagle Club NFTs based on Yosef’s work and were promised benefits in return, says the suit. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Ian Bartlett, 36, and Athena Bartlett, 33, checked out $6,200 worth of unreturned library books from Mesa Public Library under two different accounts and resold hundreds of them, the Mesa Police Department said. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 12 Aug. 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
  • His position on Saturday, and his performance, will offer clarity about who the Eagles value in their depth along the offensive line — and where.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • She is alleged to have touted that the company had a potential future value of more than $4 billion.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of value
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  • The cost of building Elston Howard Field, previously named Heritage Field, was $51 million, according to a 2011 report in The New York Times.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Oil prices and government borrowing costs climbed higher on Tuesday as traders’ hopes of a swift resolution to the US-Iran conflict fade.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • With median monthly costs around $4,800 to buy versus $2,800 to rent, experts say disciplined renters can invest the difference and potentially reach homeownership — or long-term wealth — faster.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And now, his wealth is taking him to the world of professional sports.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Europeans also face the prospect of hikes to their energy bills this winter, as natural gas prices climb.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In the world of corporate mergers and acquisitions, an out-of-town buyer looks to cut costs in order to help cover the share-price premium necessary to clinch the deal and those reductions typically come mainly at the expense of the seller.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Allen hasn’t had that type of receiver since Stefon Diggs left Buffalo, and Moore’s speed and run-after-catch ability are likely to be big assets.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That carrier has been among the many Navy assets now in the Mideast fighting the president’s war in Iran and taking part in the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of assets
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  • Commissioners say that the ruling will actually save consumers money in the long run, and that the more efficient tires are better for the environment.
    — Tom Wait, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If the patient is dosed less than what’s on the label, drugmakers generally get less money.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of money
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  • Jerry, a chemist who made a fortune in real estate, needed some last-minute maneuvering to complete the deal.
    — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Its fortunes dwindled, however, thanks in part to the rise of the internet and digital music services like iTunes.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortune
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  • Iran’s economy was in a poor state before the war too, with dire economic conditions a key driving factor behind the anti-regime demonstrations which kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran in 2025.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As the world has become less secure, Lagarde said on Wednesday, capital flows into Europe have been put at risk.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
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