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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Emotional worth/value

Will it be normal/natural in English to say:
I just cannot sell this house--it has a lot of emotional worth for me.
I just cannot sell this house--it has a lot of emotional value for me.
Thanks,

Tom
  

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" This is most often used for something that has little monetary value. It means that the object is associated with many fond or happy memories.

  • " This is most often used for something that has little monetary value.
  • It means that the object is associated with many fond or happy memories.
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Tom: The most common expression is "sentimental value." This is most often used for something that has little monetary value. It means that the object is associated with many fond or happy memories.

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