It is worth v.ing

[LeUyenHoc]

Hi All,

I really like the structure "It is worth + V.ing". Would you tell me some synonymous phrases of that?

Thanks in advance,

Hoc.

 

[Raymott]

Hi All,

I really like the structure "It is worth + V.ing". Would you tell me some synonymous phrases of that?

Thanks in advance,

Hoc.

Your question is unclear. Do you mean you want verbs to fit, such as:
"It is worth learning English", "It is worth saving some money", etc.
These, of course, aren't synonymous phrases.
Synonyms would be "It is worthwhile to verb", "It would be to your advantage to verb" etc.

 

[LeUyenHoc]

Your question is unclear. Do you mean you want verbs to fit, such as:
"It is worth learning English", "It is worth saving some money", etc.
These, of course, aren't synonymous phrases.
Synonyms would be "It is worthwhile to verb", "It would be to your advantage to verb" etc.

Dear Raymott,

Thank you very much for your kindness.

I meant that when we want to emphasize the importance of doing something, we can use "It is worth + v.ing", for example:

It is worth noting that I have to clarify this problem.

I want to have more phrases with that meaning since it seems boring to repeat one for many time.

 

[Clark]

This film is worth seeing
You must see this film
It's a good film to see
You'll love this film
I advise you to see this film

 

[RonBee]

One possibility (with the "It is worth + V.ing" form):

It is worth doing.
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(I don't see how you can change the words and have the sentences mean the same thing.)

 

[LeUyenHoc]

Dear Clark, RonBee,

Thank you very much for your comments:up:

 

[bhaisahab]

It's worth paying that price, it's a rare article.

 

[LeUyenHoc]

Thank bhaisahab much.:-D

 

[Offroad]

It's worth talking to Joe.
(NOT Talking to Joe is worth)
Joe's worth talking to.

It isn't worth repairing the car.
(NOT The car isn't worth to be repaired.)
The car isn't worth reparing.
(NOT The car isn't worth repairing it)

Is it worth visiting Leicester?
Is Leicester worth visiting?
Leicester's well worth visiting.

:-D

 

[LeUyenHoc]

It's worth talking to Joe.
(NOT Talking to Joe is worth)
Joe's worth talking to.

It isn't worth repairing the car.
(NOT The car isn't worth to be repaired.)
The car isn't worth reparing.
(NOT The car isn't worth repairing it)

Is it worth visiting Leicester?
Is Leicester worth visiting?
Leicester's well worth visiting.

:-D

Thankssssssss:up:

 

[RonBee]

Anything that is worth doing is worth doing right.

;-)

 

[bhaisahab]

Anything that is worth doing is worth doing right.

;-)

Or doing well.

 

[jctgf]

Hi,
Is it correct to say "It is worthwhile to repair the car"?
Thanks.

 

[Offroad]

Hi,
Is it correct to say "It is worthwhile to repair the car"?
Thanks.

I am not a native speaker, but it sounds natural to me.

 

[RonBee]

Hi,
Is it correct to say "It is worthwhile to repair the car"?

Yes, you could say that. Probably more typical though would be:

It is worth it to repair the car.

or

It is not worth it to repair the car.

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Either would depend on how much would likely be spent in time and money.

 

[LeUyenHoc]

Yes, you could say that. Probably more typical though would be:

It is worth it to repair the car.

or

It is not worth it to repair the car.

​

Either would depend on how much would likely be spent in time and money.

Hi RonBee,

"It is worth it to repair the car." seems unnatural to me!

Please tell me why there is "it" after "worth"!:roll:

 

[pyoung]

Dear Hoc:

It is worth:

knowing her.
getting to know them.
visiting that museum.
buying life insurance.
seeing. (a film, play, exhibit, etc.)
hearing. (CD, performance, etc.)
stocking up on them while they are on sale.
listening to his advice.
giving her idea a try.
learning a second language.
bringing it to their attention.
putting a lot of time into your practice.
trying once.
trying it on before you buy it.
mending those pants.
etc., etc., etc.

There is also the construction: It is worth + noun.

It is worth:
the effort.
the trouble.
the bother.
the work.
the drive.
the money.
the expense.
the time.

It's worth it. (the effort, money, time, etc.)

I hope this is helpful,

Petra

 

[RonBee]

Dear Hoc:

It is worth:

knowing her.
getting to know them.
visiting that museum.
buying life insurance.
seeing. (a film, play, exhibit, etc.)
hearing. (CD, performance, etc.)
stocking up on them while they are on sale.
listening to his advice.
giving her idea a try.
learning a second language.
bringing it to their attention.
putting a lot of time into your practice.
trying once.
trying it on before you buy it.
mending those pants.
etc., etc., etc.

There is also the construction: It is worth + noun.

It is worth:
the effort.
the trouble.
the bother.
the work.
the drive.
the money.
the expense.
the time.

It's worth it. (the effort, money, time, etc.)

I hope this is helpful,

Petra

Excellent!
:-D:up:

 

[pyoung]

Dear RonBee:

Thanks for your kind response.

All best wishes,

Petra

 

[jctgf]

Dear Hoc:

It is worth:

knowing her.
getting to know them.
visiting that museum.
buying life insurance.
seeing. (a film, play, exhibit, etc.)
hearing. (CD, performance, etc.)
stocking up on them while they are on sale.
listening to his advice.
giving her idea a try.
learning a second language.
bringing it to their attention.
putting a lot of time into your practice.
trying once.
trying it on before you buy it.
mending those pants.
etc., etc., etc.

There is also the construction: It is worth + noun.

It is worth:
the effort.
the trouble.
the bother.
the work.
the drive.
the money.
the expense.
the time.

It's worth it. (the effort, money, time, etc.)

I hope this is helpful,

Petra

Thank you very much. I have a terrible hard time trying to understand "it's worth" and your clarification is going to help me a lot!:lol: