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Meaning of "worthwhile" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WORTHWHILE

worthwhile  [ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORTHWHILE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Worthwhile is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WORTHWHILE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of worthwhile in the English dictionary

The definition of worthwhile in the dictionary is sufficiently important, rewarding, or valuable to justify time or effort spent.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WORTHWHILE


awhile
əˈwaɪl
dwile
dwaɪl
erewhile
ɛəˈwaɪl
erstwhile
ˈɜːstˌwaɪl
meanwhile
ˈmiːnˌwaɪl
otherwhile
ˈʌðəˌwaɪl
outwile
ˌaʊtˈwaɪl
somewhile
ˈsʌmˌwaɪl
umquhile
ˈʌmhwaɪl
while
waɪl
wile
waɪl
wyle
waɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WORTHWHILE

worst off
worst-case
worsted
wort
worth
worth one´s salt
worth one´s weight in gold
worthful
worthier
worthies
worthiest
worthily
worthiness
Worthing
worthless
worthlessly
worthlessness
worthwhileness
worthy
wortle

WORDS THAT END LIKE WORTHWHILE

Anglophile
audiophile
basophile
bibliophile
chile
cinephile
electrophile
Francophile
hydrophile
narghile
nucleophile
once in a while
paedophile
pedophile
Santiago de Chile
technophile
the while
thermophile
wait-a-while
zoophile

Synonyms and antonyms of worthwhile in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WORTHWHILE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «worthwhile» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of worthwhile

Translation of «worthwhile» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WORTHWHILE

Find out the translation of worthwhile to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of worthwhile from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «worthwhile» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

值得的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

que merece la pena
570 millions of speakers

English

worthwhile
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सार्थक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جديرة بالاهتمام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стоит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

que vale a pena
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উপযুক্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

qui en vaut la peine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berbaloi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lohnend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

やりがいのある
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보람이 있는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bermanfaat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giá trị
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பயனுள்ளது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फायदेशीर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

değerli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

utile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

warto
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

варто
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

merită
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αξίζει τον κόπο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

die moeite werd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

givande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

verdt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of worthwhile

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORTHWHILE»

The term «worthwhile» is very widely used and occupies the 16.849 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WORTHWHILE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about worthwhile

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORTHWHILE»

Discover the use of worthwhile in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to worthwhile and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Make Your Life Worthwhile
Here are brief, pointed, practical instructions in successful living to help achieve real health, happiness, prosperity, greater security, andpeace of mind.
Emmet Fox, 2010
2
Worthwhile Places: Correspondence of John D. Rockefeller, ...
Worthwhile Places is a fascinating inside look at the history of some of our most treasured national parks. The book illuminates a remarkable public-private partnership that helped to shape our national park system.
John Davison Rockefeller, Horace Marden Albright, Joseph W. Ernst, 1991
3
Worthwhile Family Tales
All three of these "Worthwhile Family Tales" or stories are loosely based on our real life experiences.
Jenifer Wirth Ostendorf, Richard J. Bisbee, 2010
4
You're a Worthwhile Person in More Ways Than a Million!
Simeon Johnson captured this beautifully in his book. It's a wonderful read!" About the Author Prolific author Simeon W. Johnson is a successful entrepreneur with a book and gift boutique: swjenterprises.com.
Simeon W. Johnson, 2004
5
Power of Creative and Worthwhile Living
Power of Creative and Worthwhile Living is a focus on creative ingenuity, virtuous and fulfilling living.
Cecelia Frances Page, 2007
6
Hardwiring Excellence: Purpose Worthwhile Work Making a ...
In this book, Quint Studer sparks a trend toward purpose, worthwhile work, and making a difference in the health care profession.
Quint Studer, 2004
7
What is the Meaning of Human Life?
Deflationary Accounts of the Meaning of Life Kurt Baier argues that a human life is meaningful only if it is worthwhile or if it is significant. We should judge worthwhileness over the range of ordinary lives: their respective balances of happiness ...
Raymond A. Belliotti, 2001
8
Worthwhile
A triumphant debut from the author and illustrator, Worthwhile has at its heart the simple message of optimism, told through a week in the life of a boy.
Taylor Kirkpatrick, 2002
9
A Practical Guide to Mentoring: Play an Active and ...
Play an active and worthwhile part in the development of others, and improve your own skills in the process. 1.
David Kay, Roger Hinds, 2005
10
Live It Up!: 50 Cool, Unique, and Worthwhile Ways to Spend ...
Live It Up! is the perfect book for anyone who wants to get the most out of life. Filled with 50 things you always wanted to do (but never had the nerve to try), this book gives you step-by-step methods for how to accomplish your goals.
Kelly James-Enger, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORTHWHILE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term worthwhile is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Free or paid, internships are worthwhile
It's widely agreed that interning during college is one of the best ways that students can find jobs after graduation. But the question about whether interns should ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
2
Buying time with Iran is worthwhile
In reality, international agreements aren't particularly effective in controlling the behavior of sovereign nations. Although trade agreements have detailed dispute ... «azcentral.com, Jul 15»
3
U.S. citizenship can be a long process but worthwhile dream for many
Maduabuchi Anuigbo,7, who immigrated from Nigeria waves his flag. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Los Angeles administered the Oath of ... «LA Daily News, Jul 15»
4
BOOK REVIEW: 'The Fixer' a worthwhile novel
Joseph Finder takes a familiar story and gives it a unique spin in his latest page-turner, “The Fixer.” Finder crafts tales that force his characters to step outside ... «Indiana Gazette, Jun 15»
5
'The Fixer' is another worthwhile novel from Joseph Finder
Joseph Finder takes a familiar story and gives it a unique spin in his latest page-turner, "The Fixer." Finder crafts tales that force his characters to step outside ... «The Denver Post, Jun 15»
6
Round-Up: A Few More Worthwhile Thoughts On Rachel Dolezal
Last week, we rounded up a few thoughtful remarks on Rachel Dolezal, the white woman and head of the Spokane, Wash., NAACP chapter who publicly passed ... «NPR, Jun 15»
7
First-year learning experience rough for Doug McDermott but …
First-year learning experience rough for Doug McDermott but worthwhile. Doug McDermott. Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago Tribune. "I have a good sense of his ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
8
Worthwhile Wear is Bicycling Across America to Help END Human …
Team Worthwhile>>GO is riding across America to raise awareness for human trafficking and $10,000 to fund home for survivors. Part of non-profit Worthwhile ... «PR Newswire, May 15»
9
The RadioShack Name: Worthless or Worthwhile?
After months of speculation, the bid for RadioShack by Soohyung Kim's hedge fund Standard General was officially approved in bankruptcy court, saving the ... «AdAge.com, Apr 15»
10
Jason Kidd's former team, the Nets, makes a worthwhile foe for Bucks
The Bucks' John Henson knocks the ball away from Gary Neal for one of his five blocks against the Hornets. Henson's length also altered several shots. «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Apr 15»

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