worth it
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for worth it, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective phrase — Good enough to justify the money, time, effort or trouble it costs.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use worth it
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Neutral and used constantly in speech, reviews and advertising.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between "worth it" and "worthwhile"?
"Worth it" is a predicate phrase used after a verb: the trip was worth it. "Worthwhile" is an adjective that can also sit before a noun: a worthwhile trip. They mean much the same thing, but only "worthwhile" can modify a noun directly.
Is "worth it" one word or two?
Two words, always. The single-word form "worthwhile" is a different construction and is not a spelling of "worth it".
How do you say something is not worth the effort?
"It's not worth it" is the everyday form. Stronger variants are "not worth the hassle", "not worth the candle" (dated) and "more trouble than it's worth".