-worthy

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Definitions of -worthy word

combining form -worthy -worthy can be added to words to form adjectives which indicate that someone or something deserves a particular thing or action. For example, if a remark or person is quote-worthy, they are worth quoting. 0
noun -worthy worthy of; deserving 0
noun -worthy safe or suitable for 0
suffix -worthy Of sufficient worth for; deserving of. 0
suffix -worthy Suitable or safe for; capable of enduring or able to bear; able to withstand. 0
suffix -worthy Able to be; fit to be; -able. 0

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Parts of speech for -worthy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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-worthy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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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