배우며/English Expressions

worth/worthy/worthwhile

imoon 2014. 8. 20. 13:04

"Worth" means the value of something. 
Example: "This diamond is worth $6000 USD". 

"Worthy" means a person's worth in relation to another person, or to an honor, perhaps. 
Example: "I am not worthy of this honor". 
Example: "I am not worthy of your love". 

"Worth it" means the value of something to a particular person. 
Example: "I paid $500 for this book, and it's worth it -- worth every penny of it".

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