Worth
/wɜːrθ/noun
The value of something in terms of money or other goods for which it can be exchanged.
Did you know?The concept of worth has ancient ties to the idea of 'value' being linked not only to wealth but also to personal integrity and moral standing.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wert-
“To turn or twist, implying change in value.”
Old English
Old English
weorð
“Value, merit, or worthiness.”
Old High German
OHG
werd
“Value, worth, or honor.”
Middle English
Middle English
worthe
“Value, worth, or significance.”
Modern English
English
worth
“The quality of being good or important.”