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Joey_five Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

worthy vs worthwhile

worthy vs worthwhile

I really have trouble distinguishing these two words. Can anyone explain their usage and show me a few examples?

thnak you in advance.
  

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As adjectives, worthwhile is much more mundane-- it means worth putting effort or money into : It is worthwhile to study hard in university. Reading the classics is worthwhile. Aerobics is a worthwhile pastime.

— Mister Micawber

  • As adjectives, worthwhile is much more mundane-- it means worth putting effort or money into : It is worthwhile to study hard in university.
  • Reading the classics is worthwhile.
  • Aerobics is a worthwhile pastime.
  • Worthy , on the other hand, means worth respect, honor, admiration, appreciation : JFK was a worthy president.
  • The Red Cross is a worthy charity.
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As adjectives, worthwhile is much more mundane-- it means worth putting effort or money into:

It is worthwhile to study hard in university.
Reading the classics is worthwhile.
Aerobics is a worthwhile pastime.

Worthy, on the other hand, means worth respect, honor, admiration, appreciation:

JFK was a worthy president.
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Thank you M.M. This helps a lot.

But should "worthy" always come before a noun??
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No need: This cause is worthy.
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