value · n
values
B2 the beliefs people have about what is right and wrong and what is most important in life, which control their behavior
Dictionary examples:
family/moral/traditional values (31.5)
value (MONEY)
B1 how much money something could be sold for
Dictionary examples:
My pet rock's value skyrocketed after I glued googly eyes on it. (0.0)
My dad jokes have negative value according to my family. (0.0)
The value of my invisible car is hard to determine. (0.0)
The new road has affected the value of these houses. (35.5)
She had already sold everything of value that she possessed. (40.6)
Cars quickly go down in value. (50.8)
The value of the dollar depends on the demand in the marketplace for dollars. (58.0)
value (IMPORTANCE)
B1 how useful or important something is
Dictionary examples:
The value of a good excuse skyrockets when you're late for work. (0.0)
The value of comfortable shoes becomes clear after a day of sightseeing. (0.0)
The value of a fast Wi-Fi connection is highest during online gaming. (0.0)
The documents are of great historical value. (21.5)
The necklace had a lot of sentimental value. (50.8)
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. (30.5)
These results should not be taken at face value - careful analysis is required to assess their full implications. (56.0)
(a) good value
B1 If something is good value or is a good value, it is of good quality or you think the amount of money you spent on it was right.
Dictionary examples:
This book on how to save money is great value. It only cost me $100! (0.0)
This language course is great value. I can now say 'hello' in 20 languages! (0.0)
This all-you-can-eat buffet is such good value, I might explode from happiness! (0.0)
Many wines from Austria and South Africa also provide good value. (24.3)
This car is a very good value for the money. (24.5)