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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
worthwhile
worth·while [worthwhile] BrE [ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl] NAmE [ˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl] adjective important, enjoyable, interesting, etc; worth spending time, money or effort on •It was in aid of a worthwhile cause (= a charity, etc.) •The smile on her face made it all worthwhile. •We all felt we had done something worthwhile for the local community. •~ for sb to do sth High prices in the UK make it worthwhile for buyers to look abroad. •~ to do sth It is worthwhile to include really high-quality illustrations. •~ doing sth It didn't seem worthwhile writing it all out again. This word can be written worth while, except when it is used before a noun. Example Bank: •Their gratitude made it all worthwhile. •You might find it worthwhile to consult a financial adviser. •pursuing socially worthwhile goals •the pursuit of socially worthwhile goals •It didn't seem worthwhile writing it all out again. •It is worthwhile to include really high-quality illustrations. •a worthwhile cause/discussion/job
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