Another word for value
The best other words for value are significance, market value, esteem and ethics.
- Most formal
- significance, merit, worthwhileness
- Strongest
- cherish, treasure, prize
- Instead of “very valuable”
- important, worth a lot, useful
Value /ˈvæljuː/ (noun, verb): The importance, worth, or usefulness of someone or something, or to regard something as important. In simple words: how much something is worth or how important it is. Below are 27 rated synonyms across 4 senses, plus 22 more related words. Tap a chip for its nuance and an example.
30 synonyms shown
Worth or importance · noun
the worth or significance of something
Price or monetary value · noun
the amount something is worth in money
Consider highly · verb
to think something is important or worthwhile
Moral values · noun
beliefs about what is right and important
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- worth — focuses on monetary or practical worth
- importance — stresses significance rather than price
- usefulness — emphasizes practical usefulness
The dashed ring marks “value” itself: neutral strength, neutral register.
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Use the most general word, value, when you do not want to specify whether you mean worth, importance, or respect. Choose a more precise synonym when the context is financial, moral, or emotional, and note that some options such as esteem and deem sound more formal than value.
Antonyms of value
- worthlessness
- insignificance
- uselessness
- disregard
- ignore
- depreciate
- devalue
All synonyms at a glance
| Synonym | Strength | Formality | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| worth | 3/5 | neutral | business, casual |
| importance | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| significance | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| merit | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| usefulness | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| worthwhileness | 2/5 | formal | academic, business |
| prestige | 3/5 | formal | business, academic |
| price | 3/5 | neutral | business, casual |
| market value | 3/5 | formal | business, academic |
| valuation | 3/5 | formal | business, academic |
| appraisal | 3/5 | formal | business, academic |
| estimate | 2/5 | neutral | business, academic, casual |
| rate | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| cost | 2/5 | neutral | business, casual |
| appreciate | 3/5 | neutral | business, casual |
| esteem | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| cherish | 4/5 | neutral | creative, casual |
| treasure | 4/5 | neutral | creative, casual |
| prize | 4/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| regard | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| deem | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| principles | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| ideals | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| standards | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
| ethics | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| morals | 3/5 | neutral | casual, academic |
| beliefs | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, casual |
Instead of “very value”
One precise word usually beats an intensifier. See the full words instead of “very” list.
| Instead of | Try |
|---|---|
| very valuable | important, worth a lot, useful |
| highly valued | respected, prized, appreciated |
| of great value | important, worth a lot, very useful |
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Questions about synonyms for value
What is the most formal or academic synonym for value?
It depends on the sense, but in academic writing signficance, merit, valuation, and esteem are often more precise than value. For a formal judgment verb, deem is also common.
What is a stronger synonym for value, and what is a milder one?
For stronger personal regard, treasure and cherish are more emphatic than value. For a milder, more neutral option, appreciate or regard usually sounds less intense.
When should I use worth instead of value?
Worth is especially natural when talking about money or usefulness, as in "The house is worth a lot." Value is broader and works better when you mean importance, principles, or a judgment of quality.
What is a more casual word for value?
For the idea of worth or importance, common casual choices are “worth” and “price.” For the verb sense, “like,” “appreciate,” or “respect” can fit depending on context.
What can I say instead of value in simple words?
You can often say “worth” when you mean how much something is worth. If you mean importance, words like “importance,” “use,” or “meaning” may work better.