worth

1
[ wurth ]
/ wɜrθ /

preposition

noun

Idioms for worth

    for all one is worth, Informal. to the utmost: He ran for all he was worth.
    for what it’s worth, whether or not (what is stated) is useful or important enough to justify: For what it’s worth, I think you should apologize to him.

Origin of worth

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before 900; Middle English; Old English weorth, wurth; cognate with Old High German werd (German wert), Old Norse verthr, Gothic wairths

synonym study for worth

4. See desert. 6. See value.

Words nearby worth

worst, worst case, worst-case, worsted, wort, worth, worth one's salt, worth one's weight in gold, worth one's while, worthful, worthing

British Dictionary definitions for for all one is worth (1 of 3)

worth 1
/ (wɜːθ) /

adjective (governing a noun with prepositional force)

worthy of; meriting or justifying it's not worth discussing; an idea worth some thought
having a value of the book is worth 30 pounds
for all one is worth to the utmost; to the full extent of one's powers or ability
worth one's weight in gold extremely helpful, kind, etc

noun

Word Origin for worth

Old English weorth; related to Old Saxon, Old High German werth (German Wert), Old Norse verthr, Gothic wairths

British Dictionary definitions for for all one is worth (2 of 3)

worth 2
/ (wɜːθ) /

verb

(intr) archaic to happen or betide (esp in the phrase woe worth the day)

Word Origin for worth

Old English weorthan; related to Old Frisian wertha, Old Saxon, Old High German werthan (German werden), Old Norse vertha, Gothic wairthan, Latin vertere to turn

British Dictionary definitions for for all one is worth (3 of 3)

Worth
/ (wɜːθ, French vɔrt) /

noun

Charles Frederick. 1825–95, English couturier, who founded Parisian haute couture

Idioms and Phrases with for all one is worth (1 of 2)

for all one is worth
1

To the utmost of one's power or ability, as in Coming onto the homestretch she ran for all she was worth. [Second half of 1800s]

2

for all or for what it's worth; for whatever it's worth. Even though it may not be important or valuable. For example, Here's my opinion, for what it's worth, or For whatever it's worth I've decided to take the train. [Late 1800s]

Idioms and Phrases with for all one is worth (2 of 2)

worth