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value · noun /ˈvæl.juː/Full view
Nouns: value
Adjectives: valuable, invaluable, undervalued
Verbs: value, devalue
value (MONEY)
B1 C or U how much money something could be sold for
Dictionary examples:

The new road has affected the value of these houses.

She had already sold everything of value that she possessed.

Cars quickly go down in value.

The value of the pound fell against other European currencies yesterday.

Learner example:

"Well, there was nothing of value in [the suitcase]," my mother remarked, but I was close to tears. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Tamil)

good value (for money)
B1 If something is good value, it is of good quality or you think the amount of money you spent on it was right.
Dictionary example:

The meal was very good value.

Learner example:

It's real[l]y good value for money, including all equipment, accom[m]odation and food. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

value (IMPORTANCE)
B1 U how useful or important something is
Dictionary examples:

The documents are of great historical value.

The necklace had great sentimental value.

Learner example:

I was really sad because th[ese] shoes had a lot of sentimental value for me, and they were made of genuine le[a]ther! (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

values
B2 the beliefs people have about what is right and wrong and what is most important in life, which control their behaviour
Dictionary example:

family/moral/traditional values

Learner example:

A tragedy occurs which causes Andrew to rediscover his moral values. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

at face value
C1 If you accept something at face value because of the way it first looks or seems, you do so without thinking carefully about it.
Dictionary examples:

You can't just accept everything you read in the newspapers at face value.

These results should not be taken at face value - careful analysis is required to assess their full implications.

Learner example:

People are assessed at face value [by] the type of cars they drive. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Amharic)

value · verb T /ˈvæl.juː/
Nouns: value
Adjectives: valuable, invaluable, undervalued
Verbs: value, devalue
value (IMPORTANCE)
B2 to consider something important
Dictionary example:

I've always valued her advice.

Learner example:

I will learn how other people live and I will also learn to value the things I have. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

value (MONEY)
C2 to judge how much money something could be sold for
Dictionary example:

The ring was valued at $1000.

Learner example:

My house was valued at £200,000. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)

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