Meaning of valuable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    valuable

    Definitions

    1. having worth or merit or value

    Examples

    • « a valuable friend »
    • « a good and worthful man »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. of great importance or use or service

    Examples

    • « useful information »
    • « valuable advice »

    Synonyms

  3. Noun

    valuable

    Definitions

    1. something of value

    Examples

    • « all our valuables were stolen »

  4. Qualitative Adjective

    valuable

    Definitions

    1. having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

    Examples

    • « another human being equally valuable in the sight of God »
    • « a valuable diamond »

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    Antonyms

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