{"id":7203,"date":"2024-03-01T05:30:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T05:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7203"},"modified":"2024-08-09T05:57:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T05:57:48","slug":"worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/","title":{"rendered":"\"Worth\": Very Valuable English Vocabulary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#The_main_uses_of_%E2%80%9Cworth%E2%80%9D\" >The main uses of &#8220;worth&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#As_an_adjective_%E2%80%A2_money\" >As an adjective \u2022 money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#As_an_adjective_%E2%80%A2_time_and_effort\" >As an adjective \u2022 time and effort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#As_a_noun\" >As a noun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#The_difference_between_%E2%80%9Cworth%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Ccost%E2%80%9D\" >The difference between \u201cworth\u201d and \u201ccost\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#Expressions_using_%E2%80%9Cworth%E2%80%9D\" >Expressions using &#8220;worth&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#Worth_its_weight_in_gold\" >Worth its weight in gold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#Worth_a_fortune\" >Worth a fortune<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#Not_worth_the_trouble\" >Not worth the trouble<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#For_what_its_worth\" >For what it&#8217;s worth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#Worth_it\" >Worth it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/worth-very-valuable-english-vocabulary\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>What comes to mind when you think of the word \u201cworth\u201d? Do you think about items and prices?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do, you are correct. However, worth can be used for much more than just talking about how much something costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will take a closer look at the many ways English speakers can use this word. After that, we\u2019ll introduce some common idioms in which you\u2019ll find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_main_uses_of_%E2%80%9Cworth%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>The main uses of &#8220;worth&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important idea connected to all of the uses of worth is <strong>value<\/strong>. If A is worth B, it means A and B have a similar value. Let\u2019s see how this idea is expressed in each use of worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_an_adjective_%E2%80%A2_money\"><\/span><strong>As an adjective \u2022 money<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054817\/shutterstock_1792313143-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An inspector checking the value of a house\" class=\"wp-image-7206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054817\/shutterstock_1792313143-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054817\/shutterstock_1792313143-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054817\/shutterstock_1792313143-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054817\/shutterstock_1792313143-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054817\/shutterstock_1792313143-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Worth is most often used as an adjective. Although value can be measured in many ways, it is commonly measured in money. Look at the following examples:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">My used car is worth about $13,000.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">That famous painting is worth millions of dollars.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">How much is our house worth?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even <em>people<\/em> can have a value measured in dollars. However, we usually use worth this way only for very wealthy individuals like successful business people and celebrities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The young CEO is worth over 2 billion dollars.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the specific number value is not mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">These old shoes aren\u2019t worth much.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Some <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pok\u00e9mon<\/a> trading cards are worth a lot of money.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_an_adjective_%E2%80%A2_time_and_effort\"><\/span><strong>As an adjective \u2022 time and effort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Value is not always measured in money. Therefore, you can also use worth to refer to the time or effort required to do or get something.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Climbing the mountain was difficult, but the view from the top was worth the effort.<\/strong><div class=\"unified-sentences-content\">= The view was equal to or greater than the hard work of climbing.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The food wasn\u2019t worth the time we spent waiting to get into the restaurant.<\/strong><div class=\"unified-sentences-content\">= The taste didn't equal the value of the time spent waiting.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The weather\u2019s not so good, so I don\u2019t think it\u2019s worth going to the park today.<\/strong><div class=\"unified-sentences-content\">= The effort necessary for going to the park wouldn't be equal to the fun we would have there.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_noun\"><\/span><strong>As a noun<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054932\/pexels-jack-sparrow-4198222-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A couple shopping for apples in a supermarket\" class=\"wp-image-7207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054932\/pexels-jack-sparrow-4198222-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054932\/pexels-jack-sparrow-4198222-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054932\/pexels-jack-sparrow-4198222-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054932\/pexels-jack-sparrow-4198222-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19054932\/pexels-jack-sparrow-4198222-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a noun, worth means \u201cthe value of something.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">We buy a week's worth of food every time we go to the supermarket.<\/strong><div class=\"unified-sentences-content\">= enough food for one week<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">He's an advanced student, so he finished a year's worth of classes in only six months.<\/strong><div class=\"unified-sentences-content\">= enough classes to equal a year in school<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also use worth in this way to talk about a person's value. This value could come from skill, knowledge, influence or other positive things.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">If you want to keep your job, you have to prove your worth to the company.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Everyone on the team understood Stephanie's worth when she successfully negotiated a great deal for the company.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_difference_between_%E2%80%9Cworth%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Ccost%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>The difference between \u201cworth\u201d and \u201ccost\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055033\/pexels-mart-production-7679784-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A worker in a clothing store showing a shirt to a customer\" class=\"wp-image-7208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055033\/pexels-mart-production-7679784-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055033\/pexels-mart-production-7679784-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055033\/pexels-mart-production-7679784-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055033\/pexels-mart-production-7679784-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055033\/pexels-mart-production-7679784-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about buying things, you may be wondering how worth is different from \u201ccost\u201d since both are related to value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a staff member in a store may say a shirt \"costs $30,\" but they would not say it is \u201cworth $30.\u201d But why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use cost when something is <strong>for sale and can be bought<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">This jacket costs $80.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">How much did those shoes cost?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We use worth when talking about <strong>what a price<\/strong> <strong>might be <\/strong>if it were sold.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The company is worth much less than what many investors believe.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">These antiques are only worth a few dollars, but I don't want to sell them.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is why you can say that a famous painting is \u201cworth\u201d millions of dollars; if the museum is not selling it, saying it \u201ccosts\u201d millions of dollars would be incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expressions_using_%E2%80%9Cworth%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Expressions using &#8220;worth&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055210\/cristina-gottardi-Bj7Pt0ZMBOk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A collection of very valuable vintage books\" class=\"wp-image-7209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055210\/cristina-gottardi-Bj7Pt0ZMBOk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055210\/cristina-gottardi-Bj7Pt0ZMBOk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055210\/cristina-gottardi-Bj7Pt0ZMBOk-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055210\/cristina-gottardi-Bj7Pt0ZMBOk-unsplash-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19055210\/cristina-gottardi-Bj7Pt0ZMBOk-unsplash-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worth_its_weight_in_gold\"><\/span><strong>Worth its weight in gold<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that someone or something is very valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">That collection of rare books is worth its weight in gold.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worth_a_fortune\"><\/span><strong>Worth a fortune<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A \"fortune\" is a treasure or a collection of very valuable items. This is a casual way to say that something has a high value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Missing for many years, the famous artist's early paintings were worth a fortune to collectors.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_worth_the_trouble\"><\/span><strong>Not worth the trouble<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, value can also be measured in effort and time. If something is \"worth the trouble of doing,\" the result is equal to or greater than what must be given to get it. However, this expression is usually used in the negative sense.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">You could try moving your heavy furniture yourself, but it's not worth the trouble. Just hire professionals instead.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_what_its_worth\"><\/span><strong>For what it&#8217;s worth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People often use this expression when they give advice or share their opinion about something. It's another way of saying, \"This may not be useful or important to you, but~\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">For what it's worth, I think you two would make a good couple.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">For what it's worth, that's the most popular restaurant in town.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You might see this written as \"FWIW\" online and in text messages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/from-http-to-seo-what-do-computer-abbreviations-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From HTTP to SEO: What Do Computer Abbreviations Mean?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worth_it\"><\/span><strong>Worth it<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very common expression that means something is good or recommended even if it requires time, money or effort to get. It can be used positively or negatively.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The concert tickets were really expensive, but the show was worth it!<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141850\/avatar_37.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">Rob<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">We want to visit the new exhibition at the museum.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141529\/avatar_1.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">Stu<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I went last weekend. It\u2019s not worth it.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Related Daily News article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/worth-it-olympics-superfan-spent-10000-to-get-to-paris\/1Hv-ME_0Ee-8qcdBNWwR3w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">'Worth It': Olympics Superfan Spent $10,000 to Get to Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know worth could be used in so many ways?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an adjective, a noun and in common idioms, it's a useful word that can be heard in many everyday conversations. Make sure you study it well because it's definitely <em>worth<\/em> learning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What comes to mind when you think of the word \u201cworth\u201d? Do you think about items and prices? If you do, you are correct. 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