# worthwhile

Pronunciation: say "wurth-WYL" US /ˌwɝθˈwaɪl/, UK /ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/

## Adjective

1. Good and important enough to be worth the time, effort, or money it takes.
   - Simple: Good enough to be worth the time, money, or effort you put in.
   - _Volunteering at the shelter proved a worthwhile use of her weekends._
   - _Most reviewers agreed the investment was worthwhile despite the early losses._

## Origin

Formed by combining the adjective "worth" with the noun "while."

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