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Value

UK /["/ˈvæljuː/"]/US /["/ˈvæljuː/"]/

Definition

how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged

In simple words: The worth or importance of something.

Examples

  • The value of the painting was appraised at millions of dollars.
  • She places a high value on honesty and integrity in her relationships.
  • The company had to reduce the value of its stocks due to market changes.
  • In mathematics, the value of x is often unknown until it is solved.
  • Cultural values can significantly impact a society's norms and behaviors.
  • The new software adds great value to our existing system.
  • Her insights into customer preferences offered immense value to the marketing team.
  • He didn't realize the value of friendship until it was too late.
  • The researcher highlighted the value of education in improving individual lives.

Usage notes

Use 'value' when talking about how much something is worth, either in money or in importance. It's suitable for both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using in overly casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

value + object

Memory hint

Think of 'value' as 'val-You' — what you personally hold important.

Collocations

  • high
  • low
  • full
  • place
  • put
  • set
  • double
  • triple
  • etc.
  • in value
  • to the value of
  • an increase in value
  • a rise in value
  • a drop in value
  • excellent
  • good
  • great
  • deliver
  • offer
  • provide
  • value for money
  • enormous
  • great
  • high
  • have
  • attach
  • place
  • be
  • lie
  • judgement
  • of value
  • value to
  • dominant
  • conservative
  • conventional
  • set
  • have
  • hold
  • cherish
  • system
  • production values
  • high
  • low
  • full
  • place
  • put
  • set
  • double
  • triple
  • etc.
  • in value
  • to the value of
  • an increase in value
  • a rise in value
  • a drop in value

Synonyms

  • benefit

Antonyms

  • worthlessness
  • unimportance

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'evaluate' - 'value' is about worth, 'evaluate' is about assessing.
  • Omitting the object - use 'value' with something to make sense, e.g., 'I value honesty.'
  • Using 'value' as a noun when it should be a verb - remember it can be both.