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Value Definition, Usage & Examples (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：worth or importance (value)
value
/ˈvæljuː/
n., v.
How important, useful, or worth something is, often but not always in terms of money.
worth or importance
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/wɜːrθ ɔːr ɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
n., v.
The degree to which something is considered important, useful, or desirable, often measured in monetary terms but also in abstract terms.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Latin 'valere' (be strong, be worth)
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'val' like 'valiant' (strong). What is strong has great value.
📖 Example
My friend said the value of reading is not just in passing exams, but in understanding the world.
My friend stated that the importance of reading is not limited to passing exams but extends to understanding the world.
🔗 Collocations
market value – The current price at which an asset can be sold in a competitive market.
sentimental value – The worth of an object based on personal emotional attachment rather than monetary price.
value system – A set of principles or standards that guide an individual's or group's behavior and judgments.
🔄 Synonyms
worth (n.) – The quality that makes something desirable or useful, often in monetary terms.
importance (n.) – The state of being significant or having great meaning.
significance (n.) – The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
🚫 Antonyms
worthlessness (n.) – The state of having no value or importance.
insignificance (n.) – The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
triviality (n.) – The state of being of little value or significance.
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong'. In ancient Rome, 'valere' was used for health and worth. The word entered Old French as 'value', then Middle English, evolving to denote monetary and intrinsic worth.
Meaning 2：appreciate or cherish (value)
value
/ˈvæljuː/
n., v.
To think that someone or something is important and worth caring about.
appreciate or cherish
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/əˈpriːʃieɪt ɔːr ˈtʃerɪʃ/
n., v.
To regard something or someone as highly important and worthy of respect or care.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
I really value the honest advice my teacher gives me, even when it's hard to hear.
I truly appreciate the candid advice from my teacher, even when it is difficult to accept.
🔗 Collocations
value someone's opinion – To consider another person's viewpoint as important and worthy of consideration.
value friendship – To hold the bond of friendship in high esteem and to nurture it.
value life – To recognize the preciousness of existence and treat it with respect.
🔄 Synonyms
appreciate (v.) – To recognize the value or significance of something or someone.
cherish (v.) – To hold something or someone dear with affection and care.
treasure (v.) – To regard something as precious and keep it safe.
🚫 Antonyms
Meaning 3：numerical amount (value)
value
/ˈvæljuː/
n., v.
A number or amount, especially one that is known or can be calculated.
numerical amount
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/nuːˈmerɪkəl əˈmaʊnt/
n., v.
A specific numerical quantity or figure, often used in calculations or measurements.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Please enter the exact value of your monthly budget into the spreadsheet.
Please input the precise numerical figure of your monthly budget into the spreadsheet.
🔗 Collocations
absolute value – The non-negative value of a number regardless of its sign.
numeric value – A specific number assigned to a variable or quantity.
face value – The nominal worth printed on a currency or bond.
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
valuation (n.) – The process of determining the numerical worth of something.
value-added (adj.) – Describing an increase in the worth of a product or service through processing.
valueless (adj.) – Having no numerical or practical worth.
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