worthwhile

adjective/ˌwɜrθˈwaɪl/

Frequency rank: #5,792 most common English word

Meaning

Worth the time, effort, or cost involved; rewarding.

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Example sentence

Learning a new language is difficult, but it is definitely worthwhile.

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