worthwhile

Definition

  • adjective: worth doing or getting
  • adjective: being 'worth' the time or effort spent
  • synonyms: worthy

Examples

  • If you help me I'll 'make it worth your while'. [=I'll make it worthwhile for you; I'll reward you for helping me]

  • Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all 'worthwhile'.

  • The money is for a 'worthwhile' cause/charity.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Great. You are responsible for whatever happens to this animal, doctor. I hope whatever you were really doing with my money was more worthwhile, Mr. Tesla. Alley! So the machine was working? I never checked the calibration, 'cause the hat never moved. These things never quite (..)
    2006 The Prestige