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worth and worthy #1 (permalink) Sat Aug 16, 2008 19:20 pm   worth and worthy
 

hi,

I have been around with this insistent doubt for a long time. I really don't know how to use this words properly. Are the sentences bellow equivalent in meaning, please?

It was unbelievable what I went through, but it is really worth it at the end.

It was unbelievable what I went through, but it is really worthy at the end.

Thanks.
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worth and worthy #2 (permalink) Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:25 am   worth and worthy
 

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No, the second is not correct. 'Worthy' is an adjective meaning 'admirable' or 'morally good': UNICEF is a worthy charity. 'Worth' as used today means 'value' or 'importance': I paid $1000 dollars for this watch, but it's worth it. One on-line dictionary refers to esteem ('women of worth') but the form is somewhat stilted now-- we would more likely use 'worthy women'.
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worth and worthy #3 (permalink) Sun Aug 17, 2008 17:01 pm   worth and worthy
 

So, could I rephrase the second sentence as:

It was unbelievable what I went through, but it's a really worthy journey at the end.

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worth and worthy #4 (permalink) Sun Aug 17, 2008 19:45 pm   worth and worthy
 

Hi,

I don't think your sentence really works and would suggest:
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It was unbelievable what I went through, but it's a really worthwhile journey at the end.


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