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   valuable

   /ˈvaljʊbl/

   adjective

   • 1. worth a great deal of money: "a valuable antique"
   • ▪ extremely useful or important: "my time is valuable" Similar preciouscostlyhigh-pricedhigh-costexpensivedearworth its weight in goldworth a king's ransompricelessbeyond pricewithout priceof incalculable value/worthof inestimable value/worthof immeasurable value/worthinvaluableirreplaceableinestimableprizedcherishedvaluedtreasuredusefulhelpfulof useof helpof assistancepracticalbeneficialinvaluableproductiveconstructiveeffectivehandyadvantageousworthwhileprofitablerewardinggainfulfruitfulworthyimportantOpposite cheapworthlessuseless

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is of great worth, especially a small item of personal property: "put all your valuables in the hotel safe"

   Derivatives

   • 1. valuably adverb

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVALUABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Oct 30, 2017 · VALUABLE definition: 1. worth a lot of money: 2. Valuable information, advice, etc. is very helpful or important: 3…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › valuableValuable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of VALUABLE is having monetary value. How to use valuable in a sentence. invaluable = valuable? having monetary value; worth a good price; having desirable or esteemed characteristics or qualities…

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › valuableVALUABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   valuable applies to whatever has value, but esp. to what has considerable monetary value or special usefulness, rarity, etc.: a valuable watch. That which is precious has a very high intrinsic value or is very dear for its own sake, associations, or the like: a precious jewel, friendship.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › valuableValuable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Something that has worth is valuable. Often, valuable things are worth money, but a spy can provide valuable information that might save lives.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionvaluable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of valuable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › valuable_adjvaluable, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word valuable mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word valuable, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. valuable has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. finance (mid 1500s) economics and commerce (early 1600s) See meaning & use.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › valuableVALUABLE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   VALUABLE meaning: 1. Valuable objects could be sold for a lot of money: 2. Valuable information, help, advice, etc…. Learn more.