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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWORTHWHILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › worthwhileWorthwhile Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWORTHWHILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWORTHWHILE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Nov 6, 2017 · WORTHWHILE meaning: 1. useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the…. Learn more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › worthwhileWorthwhile - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Things that are worthwhile are good — they're worth the time or money you spend on them. If you walked out of the theater and said "Wow, I'm glad I saw that movie!", then your film viewing trip was worthwhile.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionworthwhile adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    important, pleasant, interesting, etc.; worth spending time, money or effort on. It was in aid of a worthwhile cause (= a charity, etc.). The smile on her face made it all worthwhile. We all felt we had done something worthwhile for the local community.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of worthwhile – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

    WORTHWHILE definition: useful and enjoyable, despite needing a lot of effort: . Learn more.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › worthwhile_adjworthwhile, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word worthwhile mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word worthwhile. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word worthwhile? How is the word worthwhile pronounced? Where does the word worthwhile come from? The earliest known use of the word is in the mid 1500s.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › worthwhileWorthwhile - definition of worthwhile by The Free Dictionary

    Define worthwhile. worthwhile synonyms, worthwhile pronunciation, worthwhile translation, English dictionary definition of worthwhile. adj. Sufficiently valuable or important to be worth one's time, effort, or interest. worth′while′ness n.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionworthwhile adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    important, enjoyable, interesting, etc.; worth spending time, money, or effort on It was in support of a worthwhile cause (= a charity, etc.) The smile on her face made it all worthwhile.