worthwhile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.

Pronunciation

/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-worthwhile.wav /ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/ /ˌwɝθˈwaɪl/ /ˌwɜːθˈwɑel/

Word forms

worthwhile more worthwhile most worthwhile worth while worthwile

Etymology

From worth (adjective) + while (noun).

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