worth

Words with a similar base: worth

'worth'

[worth.n.01] as in: an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

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Examples:
10 dollars worth of gasoline

'worth'

[worth.n.02] as in: the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful

'worth'

[worth.n.03] as in: French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)

'worth'

[deserving.s.01] as in: worthy of being treated in a particular way; ; (often used ironically)

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Examples:
an idea worth considering
the deserving poor

'worth'

[worth.s.02] as in: having a specified value

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Examples:
not worth his salt
worth her weight in gold