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worthwhile

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/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/ · worth-while

Deserving of or having a significant value or importance.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Deserving of or having a significant value or importance.

کسی چیز کی اہمیت یا قدر کی وجہ سے قابل توجہ یا اہم ہونا۔

قابل قدر

qabīl qadr

Synonyms

valuableimportantmeaningfulقیمتیاہمبہتریں

Antonyms

worthlessinsignificantunimportantبے قیمتغیر اہمناکافی

Common Collocations

  • worthwhile investment
  • worthwhile experience
  • worthwhile effort

Example Sentences

Volunteering is a worthwhile experience that can enrich your life.

رضاکارانہ کام ایک قابل قدر تجربہ ہے جو آپ کی زندگی کو مالا مال کر سکتا ہے۔

Razākarāna kām aik qabil qadr tajurba hai jo aap ki zindagi ko mālā māl kar sakta hai.

The conference provided worthwhile insights into the latest research.

کانفرنس نے تازہ تحقیق میں قابل قدر بصیرت فراہم کی۔

Kānferens ne tāzah tehqiqat mein qabil qadr baseerat faraham ki.

He believes that every worthwhile endeavor deserves recognition.

اس کا یقین ہے کہ ہر قابل قدر کوشش کی شناخت ہونی چاہیے۔

Us ka yaqeen hai ke har qabil qadr koshish ki shanakht honi chahiye.

Easily Confused With

worthless:Worthwhile indicates something of value, while worthless means it has no value.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'worth' and 'while' together to remember that something worthwhile is worth your time.

Picture a scale balancing money and time, indicating the value of investing time in worthwhile activities.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "weorþ" — value, worth

First known use: 15th century

The word 'worthwhile' has evolved from the Old English 'weorþ', meaning value or worth, combined with 'while' to indicate something that deserves time or effort.