worth · adj
be worth your while
C2 If it is worth your while doing something, it is useful or enjoyable to do it.
Dictionary examples:
It isn't worth my while going all that way just for one day. (27.8)
It's worth your while taking out travel insurance before you travel. (41.8)
be worth it
B1 to be useful or enjoyable despite needing a lot of effort
Dictionary examples:
Staying up all night to finish this list was tiring, but it was worth it! (0.0)
Learning to cook was hard, but not eating burnt toast every day is worth it! (0.0)
Eating 100 hot dogs was tough, but winning the contest was worth it! (0.0)
Forget him, honey - he's just not worth it. (23.9)
It was a long climb to the top of the hill, but it was worth it for the view. (34.0)
Don't tire yourself out, Geri, it's really not worth it. (56.5)
be worth sth/doing sth
B1 to be important or interesting enough to receive a particular action or to cause you to do something
Dictionary examples:
Learning to cook is worth it, unless you enjoy eating burnt food. (0.0)
Learning a new language is worth it to order food without pointing. (0.0)
Reading the whole menu is worth it to order the cheapest item. (0.0)
His latest book is definitely worth reading. (32.5)
When you're in Reykjavik, the National Museum is worth a visit. (56.5)
be worth
B1 to have a particular value in money
Dictionary examples:
My cooking skills are worth a fortune... in Monopoly money! (0.0)
My old socks are worth millions! Just kidding, they're only worth a smelly laugh. (0.0)
This empty water bottle is worth its weight in... air? (0.0)
Our house is worth about $400,000. (29.5)