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    worthwhile
    /ˌwəːθˈwʌɪl/

    adjective

    • 1. worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance: "extra lighting would make a worthwhile contribution to road safety"

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  2. WORTHWHILE definition: 1. useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of WORTHWHILE is being worth the time or effort spent. How to use worthwhile in a sentence.

  4. WORTHWHILE meaning: 1. useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the…. Learn more.

  5. Worthwhile definition: such as to repay one's time, attention, interest, work, trouble, etc.. See examples of WORTHWHILE used in a sentence.

  6. adjective. sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest. “a worthwhile book” synonyms: worthy. having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable. Pronunciation. US. /ˌˈwʌrθˌˈwaɪl/ UK. /ˈwʌθwaɪl/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Worthwhile."

  7. If something is worthwhile, it is enjoyable or useful, and worth the time, money, or effort that is spent on it.

  8. adjective. /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/. /ˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl/. important, pleasant, interesting, etc.; worth spending time, money or effort on. It was in aid of a worthwhile cause (= a charity, etc.). a worthwhile discussion/job. The smile on her face made it all worthwhile.