/baˈler/
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Translation
to be worth, to cost
Word origin
From Latin valere ('to be strong, to be worth, to be well').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- valere
- English cognates
- value, valid, valour
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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How much is this new book worth?
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This car is worth a lot of money.
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My time is worth more than that.
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It is not worth running now.
mentir.
It is better to keep quiet than to lie.
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