value
noun OPAL WOPAL S
/ˈvæljuː/
/ˈvæljuː/
Word Family
- value noun verb
- valuable adjective
- invaluable adjective (≠ valueless)
- valuables noun
- [uncountable, countable] how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged
- to go up/rise/increase in value
- to go down/fall/decline in value
- rising property values
- The value of the shares has continued to fall.
- to the value of something The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000.
- of value Don't leave anything of value in the car.
- Sports cars tend to hold their value well.
Synonyms pricepricesee also face value, fair market value, market value, street value, surrender value- cost
- value
- expense
- worth
- price the amount of money that you have to pay for an item or service:
- house prices
- How much are these? They don’t have a price on them.
- I can’t afford it at that price.
- cost the amount of money that you need in order to buy, make or do something:
- A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000.
- value how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged:
- The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000.
- expense the money that you spend on something; something that makes you spend money:
- The garden was transformed at great expense.
- Running a car is a big expense.
- worth the financial value of somebody/something:
- He has a personal net worth of $10 million.
- the high price/cost/value
- the real/true price/cost/value/worth
- to put/set a price/value on something
- to increase/reduce the price/cost/value/expense
- to raise/double/lower the price/cost/value
- to cut the price/cost
Extra ExamplesTopics Moneyb1, Shoppingb1- Dramatic developments on the stock market tripled the value of his shares.
- It's hard to put a value on a company with large assets and turnover but low profits.
- Jewellery to the value of a million pounds was stolen last night.
- Paintings to the value of two million euros were stolen last night.
- Regular servicing will add to the resale value of your PC.
- The land has dropped in value.
- The piano has held its value.
- They were accused of artificially inflating the value of the company's securities.
- Use current market values to determine the worth of your assets.
- a residual value of 10% of its original cost
- a share with a nominal value of $50
- the high value of the dollar
- London property values are rising fast.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- high
- low
- full
- …
- place
- put
- set
- …
- double
- triple
- etc.
- …
- in value
- to the value of
- an increase in value
- a rise in value
- a drop in value
- …
- [uncountable] (especially British English) how much something is worth compared with its price
- to be good/great value (= worth the money it costs)
- to be bad/poor value (= not worth the money it costs)
- Larger sizes give the best value for money.
- The hotel gives value for money.
- They're only £40—not bad value, really.
- This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members.
Extra ExamplesTopics Moneyb1, Shoppingb1- Charter flights give very good value for money.
- This restaurant is excellent value.
- Though a little more expensive, the larger model gives better value for money.
- Our products deliver value.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- excellent
- good
- great
- …
- deliver
- offer
- provide
- …
- value for money
- [uncountable, singular] the quality of being useful or important synonym benefit
- The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated.
- She placed a high value on loyalty.
- of value He didn't say anything of value.
- of value to somebody The arrival of canals was of great value to many industries.
- to be of little/no value to somebody
- value to somebody The library's value to the community is enormous.
- This ring has great sentimental value for me.
- I suppose it has a certain novelty value (= it's interesting because it's new).
- food with a high nutritional value
- The story has very little news value.
- Branding has to add value to the product.
Extra Examples- His published account of his travels is of dubious value to other explorers.
- It has an added value for native speakers of English.
- Many people question the social value of talk shows.
- Pottery fragments are of great value to archaeologists.
- The real value of the book lies in its wonderful characterization.
- This would greatly enhance the value of the book as a resource for scholars.
- We began to recognize the value of advice from others.
- You can't underestimate the value of networking.
- a program which demonstrates the value of education
- The stolen necklace only had sentimental value for her.
- the nutritional value of eggs
- I suppose it has a certain novelty value but you'll soon get bored of it.
- Most of his writings are of little real value.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- enormous
- great
- high
- …
- have
- attach
- place
- …
- be
- lie
- judgement
- of value
- value to
- values[plural] beliefs about what is right and wrong and what is important in life
- We need to be guided by our moral values.
- a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline
- The school's core values include the ability to work with others.
- The young have a completely different set of values and expectations.
Extra Examples- Families adhered to the values instilled by the church.
- I won't compromise my artistic values.
- Is it the role of schools to foster spiritual values?
- They hold very middle-class values.
- What shared values do you have with your friends?
- a prevailing set of cultural values
- a society that has failed to preserve its traditional values
- the cultural values shared by all the ethnic groups
- the dominant values of a society
- the principles and values embodied in the Constitution
- the rejection of parental values by a child
- The party's election campaign emphasized its belief in family values.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- dominant
- conservative
- conventional
- …
- set
- have
- hold
- cherish
- …
- system
- production values
- [countable] the amount represented by a letter or symbol
- Let y have the value 33.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- high
- low
- full
- …
- place
- put
- set
- …
- double
- triple
- etc.
- …
- in value
- to the value of
- an increase in value
- a rise in value
- a drop in value
- …
see also production values
how much something is worth
being useful/important
beliefs
mathematics
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French, feminine past participle of valoir ‘be worth’, from Latin valere.