noun / verb · neutral
value
/ˈvæljuː/VA·lue
Band 5-6speakingtask2task1
the worth of something in money or usefulness; to consider something's worth
Examples
“This painting has a lot of value on the market.”
“I value good customer service more than a low price.”
“Is this phone of any real value to you?”
Band 8 sentence
“Although the gadget is cheap, its long-term value is low because it breaks easily and has no warranty.”
Collocations
- market value
- added value
- hold value
Word family
value nounvalue verbvaluable adjective
Common mistakes
How much value is this phone?→What is the price of this phone?
This bag has big value.→This bag is very valuable.
Say it for a higher band
5worth→6useful→7+value
Synonyms
worth
Easily confused
price
“The price of the coat was high, but its value to me was low because it wore out quickly.”
worth
“That watch is worth about $200.”
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