Worthwhile
(
adjective
,
noun
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Worthwhile ( adjective )
- Having a value or being worth the time, effort, or cost involved.
- Useful, beneficial, or important enough to justify doing or obtaining.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from worth + while.
Examples:
- The project was worthwhile despite the challenges.
- The investment was worthwhile in the long run.
- The class was worthwhile for the knowledge gained.
- The book was a worthwhile read.
- The trip was worthwhile for the memories.
(As a noun)
Worthwhile ( noun )
- Having a value or being worth the time, effort, or cost involved.
- Useful, beneficial, or important enough to justify doing or obtaining.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from worth + while.
Examples:
- The project was worthwhile despite the challenges.
- The investment was worthwhile in the long run.
- The class was worthwhile for the knowledge gained.
- The book was a worthwhile read.
- The trip was worthwhile for the memories.
(As a verb)
Worthwhile ( verb )
- Having a value or being worth the time, effort, or cost involved.
- Useful, beneficial, or important enough to justify doing or obtaining.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from worth + while.
Examples:
- The project was worthwhile despite the challenges.
- The investment was worthwhile in the long run.
- The class was worthwhile for the knowledge gained.
- The book was a worthwhile read.
- The trip was worthwhile for the memories.