Word
valuable
Phoneticsvalu·able
US/ˈvæɫjəbəɫ/
UK/vˈæljuːəbəl/
Definitions
01worth a lot of money
B1 · Intermediate
adj. worth a lot of money.
adj. having high monetary value or market price.
日本語:高価※
“The museum has a collection of valuable paintings from the 18th century.”
“The auction house confirmed that the diamond was one of the most valuable gems ever discovered in the region.”
02useful or important
B1 · Intermediate
adj. very useful, helpful, or important.
adj. possessing great utility, merit, or importance in a non-monetary sense.
日本語:貴重※
“She gave me some valuable advice about how to prepare for the interview.”
“The intern gained valuable experience while working alongside the senior engineers on the bridge project.”
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Antonyms
03expensive possessions
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. small things you own that are worth a lot of money, like jewellery or watches.
n. personal possessions of high monetary value, such as jewellery or electronics. Almost always used in the plural form.
“Please keep your valuables in the hotel safe while you are at the beach.”
“The insurance policy covers the theft of household goods but requires a separate rider for high-end valuables like antique watches.”
Usage
This sense is almost exclusively used in the plural form 'valuables'.
Pitfall
I put my valuable in the hotel safe.
I put my valuables in the hotel safe.
When used as a noun to mean expensive items, it must be plural.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “valuable” in context.
Verb
01. become valuable
“Old coins can become valuable if they are kept in good condition.”
verb + adj
02. prove valuable
“The training course proved valuable when I started my new job.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. extremely valuable
“The feedback from our customers has been extremely valuable for our growth.”
adv + adj
04. highly valuable
“She gained highly valuable experience while working for the international firm.”
adv + adj
05. potentially valuable
“The researchers identified a potentially valuable new treatment for the disease.”
adv + adj
06. valuable information
07. valuable insights
08. valuable scientific
09. a valuable source of
“The library is a valuable source of information for local historians.”
10. find something valuable
“I think you will find this book very valuable for your research.”
11. particularly valuable
12. prove to be valuable
“The information he provided proved to be valuable for the investigation.”
Etymology
From value + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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