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Valuable

UK /["/ˈvæljuəbl/"]/US /["/ˈvæljuəbl/"]/

Definition

worth a lot of money

In simple words: Something that is worth a lot or is important.

Examples

This painting is very valuable because of its historical significance.
Having a mentor can be a valuable experience for young professionals.
The information you have provided is valuable for our research.
Time is a valuable resource that you should manage wisely.
The lessons learned from failure can be as valuable as success.

Usage notes

Use 'valuable' when describing things that have worth, importance, or usefulness. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, such as describing experiences, advice, or objects. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler words like 'good' or 'helpful' may fit better.

Grammar pattern

valuable + noun

Memory hint

Imagine a gold bar—it's valuable and worth a lot!

Collocations

be
look
become
extremely
fairly
very
be
prove
seem
extremely
fairly
very
as
for
to

Synonyms

precious
important
worthwhile
beneficial
useful

Antonyms

worthless
insignificant

Common mistakes

Confusing 'valuable' with 'valueless' which means having no worth.
Using 'valuable' to describe a person's character instead of skills or possessions.
Omitting the noun after 'valuable' when using it in a sentence.