worthwhile

Other spellings

• worth while

Pronunciation

• (UK)
  • IPA ^(key): /wɜː(r)θˈwaɪl/, IPA ^(key): /wɜː(r)θˈʍaɪl/
  • SAMPA: /w3:(r)T"waIl/, SAMPA: /w3:(r)T"WaIl/

• Audio (UK)

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Adjective

Positive worthwhile

Comparative more worthwhile

Superlative most worthwhile

1. If something is worthwhile, it is good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on it.

   Doing volunteer work to help others is really worthwhile.