WordHive Learning Dictionary

Value

noun, verb

Value means worth or importance.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Value mean?

Value means worth or importance.

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Dictionary definition

Value is the worth or importance of something; to value something means to think it matters.

Example sentences

Value in a sentence

easy

We learned the value of teamwork.

medium

People value honesty and fairness in strong communities.

hard

A reader can understand a character by noticing what they value most.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Value

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does value mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to value?

Practice 3

Which word is a useful contrast for value?

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Value

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Synonyms

Words like Value

worthUse for the importance or usefulness of something.
importanceUse when something matters.
Antonyms

Opposite words

worthlessnessUse for having little or no value.
disregardUse when importance is not recognized.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Value word family

Base word

value

adjective

valued

Considered important.

Related words
Student support

Understand Value

Hint for students

Value can be a noun meaning worth, or a verb meaning to think something is important.

Common mix-up

Do not confuse value with price. Price is money cost; value can be usefulness, importance, or meaning.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows value without using the word value. Then underline the clue words that show worth or importance. Example: The class kept the handwritten card because it reminded them of their teacher. Clue words: kept, handwritten card, reminded them Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something that matters or has worth?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "People value honesty and fairness in strong communities." Why does value fit better than disregard?