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value vs worth

worth vs value

value and worth both are nouns.

value is not an adjective while worth is an adjective.

value is a verb but worth is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
value Yes No Yes No
worth Yes Yes No No
As nouns, worth is a hypernym of value; that is, worth is a word with a broader meaning than value:
  • value: the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
  • worth: the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
value (noun) worth (noun)
the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
relative darkness or lightness of a color an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
an ideal accepted by some individual or group
the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
(music) the relative duration of a musical note
value (adjective) worth (adjective)
having a specified value
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
value (verb) worth (verb)
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
regard highly; think much of
estimate the value of
fix or determine the value of; assign a value to
hold dear
Difference between value and worth

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