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valuable

va·luable

UK/ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ US/ˈvæljəbl̩/ common
adjective (3) noun (1)

adjective

1.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

  • “another human being equally valuable in the sight of God”
  • “a valuable diamond”
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2.

having worth or merit or value

  • “a valuable friend”
  • “a good and worthful man”
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3.

of great importance or use or service

  • “useful information”
  • “valuable advice”
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noun

1.

something of value

  • “all our valuables were stolen”

Origin

From value + -able.

Phrases

  • beyond price
  • extremely valuable
  • most valuable player
  • of great value
  • valuable consideration
  • very valuable
  • without price
  • worth one's weight in gold

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