adjective

worthwhile

worthwhile, rewarding, valuable

It was a worthwhile experience.

It was a worthwhile experience.

It is worthwhile to learn a new language.

It is worthwhile to learn a new language.

a worthwhile ((noun)) a valuable (noun) It was a worthwhile experience.

it is worthwhile ((to-inf)) it is useful or enjoyable to do (sth.) It is worthwhile to learn a new language.

Synonyms: rewarding, valuable, beneficial; Antonyms: worthless, pointless, futile

A combination of 'worth' (value) and 'while' (a period of time). It means something is worth the time spent on it.

Imagine spending a 'while' (time) on something and finding it has 'worth' (value). That makes it worthwhile.

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