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- pronunciation:
- vael
yu
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
The value of something is how important or useful it seems to people. If something has a high value, people want to have it or keep it. If something has a low value, people don't care much if they never have it or if they lose it.
Our dog is not a special kind of dog, and we got him for free. He has a lot of value for us, though.My parents believe education has a lot of value.- synonyms:
- use, usefulness, worth
- similar words:
- advantage, benefit, importance, meaning
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Sometimes when we talk about the value of a thing, we are talking about how much money people might agree to pay for it. The value of a piece of paper is usually much lower than the value of a piece of gold, for example.
The stolen painting has a value of over two million dollars.- synonyms:
- worth
- similar words:
- charge, cost, expense, fee, price
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| definition 3: |
Your values are basic beliefs about what is right and what is wrong and also about what is important in life and in nature.
Alan's parents are different in many ways, but they share the same values. They both believe that people should be kind and take care of others. They both believe that animals should be protected, and they both care about things like clean air and water.- synonyms:
- ideals, morals, principles
- similar words:
- beliefs, rules
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| related words: |
degree, excellence, figure, goodness, moral, morality |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
values, valuing, valued |
| definition 1: |
When you value someone or something, you appreciate them. They are important to you and you see how good they are. When you value something, you usually care about it and want to keep it or protect it. If you don't value something, maybe you will throw it away.
My mom says she values my help around the house.Ariana values her friendship with Kate.Ben's grandmother could get new furniture, but she values her old furniture and says her old things make her feel good.- synonyms:
- appreciate, prize, treasure
- similar words:
- cherish, respect
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| definition 2: |
When you value an object, you set or guess how much it is worth.
The diamond expert valued the diamond at a good price.- similar words:
- appreciate, estimate, price
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| related words: |
judge |
Value comes from a Latin word that means both "to be of value" and "to be strong and well." Valiant (brave or heroic) and valor (heroic courage) come from the same Latin word.
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