1
as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
money alone cannot determine the true worth of some things
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in cost
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
one surefire way to determine the actual worth of a painting is to sell it at auction
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
the entrepreneur's worth is well over 100 million dollars
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of worth
In northeastern Australia, more than a year’s worth of rain fell in just one week in March, kicking off rare flooding and a massive transformation throughout the country’s arid outback.
—
Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
The administration earlier this month announced initial approval to sell $3.5 billion worth of air-to-air missiles for Saudi Arabia’s fighter jets.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced initial approval to sell $3.5 billion worth of air-to-air missiles for Saudi Arabia's fighter jets.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The statement came as China appeared to quietly start to exempt some U.S. goods from tariffs that likely cover around $40 billion worth of imports.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for worth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worth
Noun
-
Rising real estate values and increasing development also drove up costs.—
-
The company also said the first quarter was a record for vehicle sales to retail customers amid a strong residual value market given the tariffs.—
Noun
-
Nissan unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying the measure would reduce global workforce by 15% and lead to the closure of seven vehicle plants.—
-
Nevin worked as a consultant on 800 Broadway (about the unit mix, not the amenities) and said all new luxury towers downtown need to charge high rents to make up for the cost of construction.—
Noun
-
Of those surveyed, 94% regard their home as their most significant asset, with 47% stating that their property comprises more than half of their total wealth.—
-
Moreover, Black single mothers who own businesses are five times more likely to own property and create generational wealth compared to those who do not.—
Noun
-
While improvements in jobs and wages would likely underpin a moderate economic recovery, Akazawa said that risks remained in consumer sentiment and consumption from sustained price hikes.—
-
The starting price for single-day Epic Universe tickets is $139 for the general public.—
Noun
-
In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
-
The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Noun
-
Combs himself might have alluded to a propensity to stash money away in the 1997 hit that helped launch his rapping career after years as a producer and impresario.—
-
Opening Brands To New Strategies Beyond saving money, generative visuals enable entirely new strategies: • Localization: Tailor visuals to different regions (e.g., winter in New York, summer in Sydney) with just a few clicks.—
Noun
-
Girls Aloud vocalist Cheryl Tweedy, his former partner and mother of his eight-year-old son, Bear, is legally responsible for Payne’s fortune after being named an administrator for his estate.—
-
Only Berkshire Hathaway investor Warren Buffett's pledge to donate his fortune—estimated by Forbes at $160 billion—may be larger, depending on stock market fluctuations.—
Noun
-
The home is in the central part of the state about 70 miles west of Lincoln, the state capital.—
-
The fixture list added further intrigue to that race, Atalanta facing Roma on Monday evening while Juve headed to the Italian capital on Saturday evening to take on a Lazio side that was on a six-game unbeaten run.—
Cite this Entry
“Worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worth. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share