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worth vs value

value vs worth

worth and value both are nouns.

worth is an adjective but value is not an adjective.

worth is not a verb while value is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worth Yes Yes No No
value Yes No Yes No
As nouns, value is a hyponym of worth; that is, value is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than worth:
  • worth: the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
  • value: the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
Other hyponyms of worth include merit, virtue, demerit, fault, praisworthiness, worthwhileness, price.
worth (noun) value (noun)
the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value relative darkness or lightness of a color
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
worth (adjective) value (adjective)
having a specified value
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
worth (verb) value (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 worth and value

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