B2
worth vs worthwhile vs worthy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| worthadjective/wɜːrθ/ | Meaning having a particular value, or useful or good enough to deserve the time or effort | Goes with worth it | Example The drive was tiring, but the view from the top was worth it. |
| worthwhileadjective/ˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl/ | Meaning good enough to deserve the time, money or effort you spend on it | Goes with worthwhile investment | Example Learning to cook was a worthwhile use of my free evenings. |
| worthyadjective/ˈwɜːr.ði/ | Meaning good enough or important enough to deserve respect, attention or reward | Goes with worthy of | Example She is a worthy winner after training hard for years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A small bonus made the extra work a effort.