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valuable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvæljuəbəl/

valuable means: Worth a lot of money.

adjective

WORTH MONEYB1

Worth a lot of money.

  • This ring is valuable.
  • Someone stole several valuable paintings.
  • Are these old coins valuable?

Similar words: precious, costly

Opposites: worthless

Common phrases: valuable painting, valuable jewelry, valuable collection

HIGHLY REGARDEDB2

Deserving respect and appreciation because of good qualities.

  • She is a valuable friend.
  • He became a valuable member of our team.
  • We lost a valuable colleague when Maria retired.

Similar words: valued, esteemed, respected

Common phrases: valuable friend, valuable companion, valuable team member

noun

PRECIOUS BELONGINGB1

A personal belonging worth a lot of money, such as jewelry.

  • Keep your valuables safe.
  • She left her valuables in the hotel safe.
  • Were any valuables taken from the house?

Similar words: precious possession

Common phrases: personal valuable, stolen valuable

Questions about valuable

What does valuable mean?

Worth a lot of money.

What is valuable in other languages?

Türkçe: değerli · Español: valioso · Français: précieux · Deutsch: wertvoll · Italiano: prezioso · 日本語: 高価な

How do you pronounce valuable?

It is pronounced /ˈvæljuəbəl/.

How do you use valuable in a sentence?

This ring is valuable. Someone stole several valuable paintings.

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