worthwhile Meaning & Definition
What Does Worthwhile Mean?
Worthwhile is used as an adjective meaning being worth the time or effort spent. It can also mean worthy.
Worthwhile: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwərth-ˈ(h)wī(-ə)l/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | worthy and worth it |
| Comparative / superlative | more worthwhile, most worthwhile |
| First known use | 1662 |
Worthwhile Definition (Adjective)
- being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
- worthy
a worthwhile cause
Synonyms of Worthwhile
Worthwhile synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Worthwhile
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Worthwhile in a Sentence
Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worthwhile.
worthwhile preparations
a worthwhile cause
a worthwhile investment
The money is for a worthwhile cause.
The trip was worthwhile.
Word Forms & Grammar
worth·while·ness noun
worthwhile
worthwhileness
worthwhilenesses
worthwhile (comparative more worthwhile, superlative most worthwhile)
Words That Rhyme With Worthwhile
Origin of Worthwhile
From worth (adjective) + while (noun).[1]
First Known Use
1662
How Do You Say Worthwhile?
You say worthwhile as /ˈwərth-ˈ(h)wī(-ə)l/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (wərth).
Worthwhile: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is worthwhile?
Worthwhile is an adjective.
What is another word for worthwhile?
Words with a similar meaning to worthwhile include worthy and worth it. See the full list of worthwhile synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of worthwhile?
The comparative form is more worthwhile and the superlative form is most worthwhile.