July 13, 2011 - Word of the Day: worth

This word was suggested by a student online. You can use "worth" as an adjective or as a noun. It refers to the value of something. What is the value in monetary (money) terms, or what is the personal value of a thing or an experience?

• Do you know what your car is worth?
• Rhonda's gold necklace is worth $2000.
• Their house isn't worth very much.
• What's the worth of your investments?
• I don't think her accent is worth worrying about.
• This isn't worth fighting about.