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#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'. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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Mister Micawber Language Coach

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#3 (permalink) Sun Aug 17, 2008 17:01 pm worth and worthy |
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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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#4 (permalink) Sun Aug 17, 2008 19:45 pm worth and worthy |
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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. |
Alan _________________ English as a Second Language You can read my ESL story A day in the life of a stately home owner |
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| How to fill such blanks? Kathy did her best to...the difficulties that she faced. | Sentence: This is where you will learn English. |