valued - Master This Word
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valued Word Meanings
- The importance or worth of something.
- Numerical or monetary worth.
- A principle or standard of behavior.
valued Example Sentences
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valued Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈvæljuː/
US
/ˈvælju/
valued Word Etymology
Root decomposition: 'valere' (Latin root meaning 'to be strong, to be worth'). Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine a scale where values are being weighed, reflecting what is important to individuals and society, like balancing treasure against principles.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I grip a coin between my fingers, place it on the scale, and set my hand to measure. The lever moves and the numbers shift under my thumb. There’s real effort in keeping the balance, a quiet push and pull as I decide what to value. Value grows from these choices, not from a rule, shaping how I use it in daily deals, jokes, and promises.
Real Context
Value has three core meanings in English: the importance or worth of something, the numerical or monetary value of an object, and a principle or standard of behavior. As a noun, it can refer to how much something is worth, how important it is to you or society, or the value placed on properties or goods. As a verb, value means to regard highly, to estimate or appraise the worth of someone or something, or to place importance on a behavior or principle. Learners often confuse value with price or worth, and must notice the distinction between value as a qualitative judgment and value as a measurable quantity. Common collocations include value for money, high value, to value someone, and to place a value on something.
Usage Reminders
- 1) Use value for money to judge the worth of a purchase.
- 2) Distinguish value (worth) from price (cost).
- 3) Value as a verb takes an object: value someone or something.
- 4) Pay attention to noun vs verb usage and collocations.
- 5) Practice with phrases like value judgments, high value, and to place a value on something.
Common Misconceptions
- Value is the same as price.
- Value only means monetary worth.
- Value cannot be used with people, only objects have value.
- To value something means you must assign a numerical value.
- Worth and value are always identical.
Thinking Differences
In English, value often splits into qualitative value (importance) and quantitative value (worth or price). Learners from languages with a single word for value may overgeneralize, e. g., treating value as only price or only ethics.
Learning Tips
- Make a small vocabulary map for value across its three meanings.
- Practice sentences contrasting value with price and worth.
- Learn key collocations: value for money, high value, to value someone.
- Listen for context: value as importance vs value as quantity.
- Use verbs correctly: value vs valuate (rare in modern English).
- Create personal examples about your own values and priorities.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'valued' mean?
A.Considered important or desirable
B.To create something new
C.To express uncertainty
D.To ignore someone's feelings
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'valued'?
A.He was so valued that people overlooked his mistakes
B.They decided to valued the project more than anything
C.She valued the importance of reading books
D.I didn't valued the time we spent together
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'valued'?
A.Used
B.Appreciated
C.Ignored
D.Wasted
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'valued'?
A.Expected
B.Cherished
C.Disregarded
D.Honored
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where something is considered valuable?
A.An event that is often overlooked
B.A person who is respected by their community
C.A task that is quickly completed without thought
D.A price of an item that is frequently discounted
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