Meaning
When you start your sentence with It’s worth, it means that it’s good enough or important enough to justify taking action. An enjoyable or useful despite the fact that you have to make an effort.
Today’s Sentences
- It’s worth trying.
- It’s worth buying.
- It’s worth visiting.
- It’s worth reading.
- It’s worth practicing.
- Writer’s Note
01
It’s worth trying.
Situation 1
What are you eating?
It’s a vegan protein-rich meal.
Is it any good?
It doesn’t look very appetizing.
It’s worth trying.
I like it for the nutrients.
Situation 2
Do you like tofu?
It’s worth trying.
It’s high in protein and great for adding flavor.
I tried tofu burgers once and they weren’t that bad.
I must’ve had one too many drinks.
I think if they didn’t tell you it was tofu, you’d enjoy it more.
02
It’s worth buying.
Situation 1
How do people afford such expensive things?
What kinds of things?
Like clothes, electronics, cars, and vacations.
It’s worth buying if you can afford it.
I feel that people do overspend and overindulge these days.
Situation 2
How do you like your new electric car?
It’s worth buying.
I see the advantages and disadvantages.
Take me for a ride sometime.
No time like the present.
Let’s go!
03
It’s worth visiting.
Situation 1
How was your summer in Italy?
It was beautiful and there was so much delicious food.
I’d love to travel there with my husband one day.
It’s worth visiting.
Situation 2
Did you go to all the museums while you were in Paris?
There are too many to see in one visit.
But we were able to fit in museum visits here and there.
I’m going there in the fall.
It’s worth visiting.
The Louvre was the best one, hands down.
04
It’s worth reading.
Situation 1
I always see you with something to read.
I’ve been reading these magazine articles lately.
I usually just look at the photos and product info.
It’s worth reading.
I think these type of articles are underrated.
Situation 2
These novels that were recommended on the reading list look really interesting.
Can I take a look?
Sure.
Have you read any?
I’ve read the first 10 that were recommended.
They’re worth reading.
05
It’s worth practicing.
Situation 1
I signed up for basketball but I don’t know if I’ll be any good.
If you love something enough, it’s worth practicing.
I hope so.
I really want to play well.
If you put in blood, sweat, and tears then you will eventually reach your goal.
Situation 2
I’m learning the violin but I don’t seem to be improving much.
Well, do you enjoy it?
I do. I want to play all these beautiful pieces.
But I just can’t seem to get my skills up to the level I need.
Well, keep your expectations high and keep up with the lessons.
It’s worth practicing if you love it.
Writer’s Note
Worth usually follows the verb to be and is often used with it. It can then be followed by an -ing clause. You can see in the examples above, that this formula applies. But here’s another way to use it! Worth is only used after verbs such as be, seem, look (as a predicative adjective). It means ‘having a particular value’, especially in money.
- It seems like it would be worth your time to get an accountant.
- Do you know how much your watch is worth?
- These costly investments aren’t worth the pursuit.
- For what it’s worth, I still love you.
- A picture is worth a thousand words.
- Wouldn’t it be worth the wait if you purchased a new car after saving for one?
The predicate tells us what the subject is doing or experiencing and usually consists of a verb or a verb phrase and possibly a direct object, subject complement, and/or other modifiers.
So what things are worth your time? Who, in your life, makes you feel self-worth? What hobbies are worth your time? Is learning English worth it?
To get the most mileage out of these posts, try to involve aspects of your life in the situations and make it your own! 💛If you get tired, learn to rest. Not to quit.💛
