worth ‧ while /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl◂ $ ˌwɜːrθ-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ worth , ↑ worthlessness , ↑ worthy , ↑ unworthiness ; adjective : worth, ↑ worthless , ↑ worthwhile , ↑ worthy ≠ ↑ unworthy ]
if something is worthwhile, it is important or useful, or you gain something from it:
He wanted to do a worthwhile job.
We decided to give the money to a worthwhile cause (=one that helps people) .
it is worthwhile to do something
I thought it was worthwhile to clarify the matter.
it is worthwhile doing something
It wasn’t worthwhile continuing with the project.
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THESAURUS
▪ useful something that is useful makes it easier for you to do something:
He gave me some useful advice.
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a useful thing to know
▪ handy informal useful – used especially about something that is convenient and easy to use:
a handy little booklet
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The book is full of handy hints.
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I always keep old jars – you never know when they might come in handy (=be useful) .
▪ helpful useful because it helps you to do something:
This drug can be helpful in treating depression.
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helpful advice
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helpful suggestions
▪ of use [not before noun] if someone or something is of use, they are useful for you when you are doing something:
I hope you’ll find the book of use.
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He wants to be of use.
▪ worthwhile if doing something is worthwhile, it is useful for you and you benefit from doing it:
The training was certainly worthwhile.
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a worthwhile experience
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It is worthwhile to start by asking ourselves why people get involved in crime.