worth /wɜrθ/
1. an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value; "10 dollars worth of gasoline"
synset: worth
2. the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
synset: worth
antonym: worthlessness, ineptitude
3. French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)
synset: Worth, Charles_Frederick_Worth
1. (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way; "an idea worth considering"; "the deserving poor"; "a deserving cause"
2. having a specified value; "not worth his salt"; "worth her weight in gold"; "an appraisal determined the antique carved chair was worth $900"
synset: worth
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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