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worthwhile
adjective worth·while \-ˈhwī(-ə)l, -ˈwī(-ə)l\
: worth doing or getting : good enough, important enough, etc., to be worth spending time, effort, or money on
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: being worth the time or effort spent <worthwhile preparations>
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First Known Use of WORTHWHILE
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worthwhile
adjective worth·while \ˈwərth-ˈhwīl, -ˈwīl\
Definition of WORTHWHILE for Kids
: being worth the time spent or effort used <a worthwhile trip>
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