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- pronunciation:
- vael
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is valuable, it is worth a lot of money, or it can be used to make money or to get rich. Gold and silver are valuable substances.
Grace collects stamps. Her dad says some of them are valuable.Some antiques are very rare and valuable.- synonyms:
- dear, expensive
- antonyms:
- cheap
- similar words:
- fancy, precious
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| definition 2: |
When something or someone is valuable, they are very useful or important. When something is valuable, you want to keep it or remember it.
The park is valuable for everyone in the neighborhood.Carla's sister gave her some valuable advice.Mr. Lee's boss told him that he was a valuable worker.- synonyms:
- precious
- antonyms:
- useless
- similar words:
- good, important, prized, profitable, treasured, useful, worthwhile, worthy
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| related words: |
beneficial, better, favorable, helpful |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
Valuables are things that are worth a lot of money. Things that can be sold for a lot of money or that can be used as money are valuables. Things that are very important to keep are valuables too.
Mr. Curtis keeps his valuables in a safe at the bank.The thief stole a lot of valuables from the mansion, including a famous painting.- similar words:
- gem, jewel, treasure
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| related words: |
loot |
| derivations: |
valuably (adv.), valuableness (n.) |
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