for all one is worth

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Definitions of for all one is worth words

preposition for all one is worth good or important enough to justify (what is specified): advice worth taking; a place worth visiting. 1
preposition for all one is worth having a value of, or equal in value to, as in money: This vase is worth 12 dollars. 1
preposition for all one is worth having property to the value or amount of: They are worth millions. 1
noun for all one is worth excellence of character or quality as commanding esteem: women of worth. 1
noun for all one is worth usefulness or importance, as to the world, to a person, or for a purpose: Your worth to the world is inestimable. 1
noun for all one is worth value, as in money. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English weorth, wurth; cognate with Old High German werd (German wert), Old Norse verthr, Gothic wairths

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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