adjective phrase
worth it
WURTH it
Worth it (adjective phrase) means Good enough to justify the money, time, effort or trouble it costs. Example: “The queue was two hours long but the view was worth it.”
adjective phrase
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Good enough to justify the money, time, effort or trouble it costs.
"The queue was two hours long but the view was worth it."
"At that price the extended warranty just isn't worth it."
How to use worth it
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGood enough to be worth what it costs you.
When to use it
Neutral and used constantly in speech, reviews and advertising.
Memory tip
Never write "worth it's" or "worth its". The phrase is two plain words, and "it" here is a pronoun standing for the cost or effort.
Easily confused with
worth it vs worth while
worthwhile vs worth while
Common pairings
totally worth it
well worth it
is it worth it?
make it worth your while
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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".
What is the meaning of worth it?
"worth it" (adjective phrase) means good enough to justify the money, time, effort or trouble it costs.
