Worthwhile ( adjective , noun , verb )

(As an adjective)

Worthwhile ( adjective )

  1. Having a value or being worth the time, effort, or cost involved.
  2. Useful, beneficial, or important enough to justify doing or obtaining.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from worth + while.

Examples:

  1. The project was worthwhile despite the challenges.
  2. The investment was worthwhile in the long run.
  3. The class was worthwhile for the knowledge gained.
  4. The book was a worthwhile read.
  5. The trip was worthwhile for the memories.

(As a noun)

Worthwhile ( noun )

  1. Having a value or being worth the time, effort, or cost involved.
  2. Useful, beneficial, or important enough to justify doing or obtaining.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from worth + while.

Examples:

  1. The project was worthwhile despite the challenges.
  2. The investment was worthwhile in the long run.
  3. The class was worthwhile for the knowledge gained.
  4. The book was a worthwhile read.
  5. The trip was worthwhile for the memories.

(As a verb)

Worthwhile ( verb )

  1. Having a value or being worth the time, effort, or cost involved.
  2. Useful, beneficial, or important enough to justify doing or obtaining.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from worth + while.

Examples:

  1. The project was worthwhile despite the challenges.
  2. The investment was worthwhile in the long run.
  3. The class was worthwhile for the knowledge gained.
  4. The book was a worthwhile read.
  5. The trip was worthwhile for the memories.
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