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- pronunciation:
- wuhr
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
worthier, worthiest |
| definition 1: |
having adequate or considerable worth or merit; admirable; commendable.
She donates money for famine relief and other worthy causes.The volunteers put in a worthy effort to save the historic building.- antonyms:
- disreputable, unworthy, worthless
- similar words:
- acceptable, admirable
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| definition 2: |
deserving (often fol. by "of").
He's a man worthy of his reputation.Her essay was certainly worthy of the praise it received.- antonyms:
- unworthy
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| related words: |
creditable, decent, dignified, fit, important, laudable, meritorious, precious, respectable, valiant, valuable, virtuous |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
worthies |
| definition: |
a person of great importance, renown, or worth.
Of all the worthies to have received the award, she is the first woman.- antonyms:
- nobody
- similar words:
- figure
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| derivations: |
worthily (adv.), worthiness (n.) |
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