WORTHWHILE


Meaning of WORTHWHILE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: - ' hw ī (- ə )l, - ' w ī (- ə )l

Function: adjective

Date: 1662

1 : being worth the time or effort spent < worthwhile preparations>

2 : WORTHY 1 <a worthwhile cause>

– worth · while · ness noun

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