worthwhile
See also: worth while
English
editAlternative forms
edit- worth while
- worthwile (archaic)
Etymology
editPronunciation
edit- (UK, wine–whine merger) IPA(key): /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - (UK, in accents without the merger) IPA(key): /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/
- Rhymes: -aɪl
Adjective
editworthwhile (comparative more worthwhile, superlative most worthwhile)
- Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
- Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worthwhile.
Synonyms
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editTranslations
editgood and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on
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