worthwhile
[adjective]
Synonyms: useful, beneficial, constructive, expedient, helpful, productive, profitable, valuable

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English Thesaurus: useful, handy, helpful, of use, worthwhile, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

worth‧while /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl◂ $ ˌwɜːrθ-/ 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.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

worthwhile
adj.
VERBS be, seem | become | make sth Their gratitude made it all worthwhile.
consider sth, find sth, think sth You might find it worthwhile to consult a financial adviser.
ADV. extremely, really, very, well | hardly The gamble seemed hardly worthwhile.
financially, socially pursuing socially worthwhile goals

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

worthwhile
adjective
BAD: The film reviews are always worthwhile looking at.
GOOD: The film reviews are always worth looking at.

Usage Note:
it's worth/worthwhile doing sth : 'It might be worth having one or two copies made.' 'Is it worthwhile talking about it now, or shall we leave it until our next meeting?'
sth is worth doing (NOT worthwhile ): 'Some of these so-called professional teams aren't worth watching.'
Compare: 'Was the long drive up to Scotland really worthwhile?'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲

useful something that is useful makes it easier for you to do something:
He gave me some useful advice.
a useful thing to know
handy informal useful – used especially about something that is convenient and easy to use:
a handy little booklet
The book is full of handy hints.
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.
helpful advice
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.
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.
a worthwhile experience
It is worthwhile to start by asking ourselves why people get involved in crime.
valuable very useful in helping you do something:
His information was very valuable to the police.
The course was a valuable experience for me.
a valuable contribution
invaluable extremely useful in helping you do something:
His help was invaluable.
The drug could be invaluable for treating cancer patients.
an invaluable experience
indispensable someone or something that is indispensable is so useful and important that you cannot do something without them:
For walkers, a good compass is indispensable.
He became an indispensable part of the team.
an indispensable guide to travelling in Italy
be great for something informal to be very useful for doing something:
The bag is great for taking on holiday.

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