word-vault

{ "term": "value", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged", "sensetop": "to the value of somethingof value", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "to go up/rise/increase in value" }, { "text": "to go down/fall/decline in value" }, { "text": "rising property values" }, { "text": "The value of the shares has continued to fall." }, { "text": "The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000.", "contextForm": "to the value of something" }, { "text": "Don't leave anything of value in the car.", "contextForm": "of value" }, { "text": "Sports cars tend to **hold their value** well." }, { "text": "Dramatic developments on the stock market tripled the value of his shares." }, { "text": "It's hard to put a value on a company with large assets and turnover but low profits." }, { "text": "Jewellery to the value of a million pounds was stolen last night." }, { "text": "Paintings to the value of two million euros were stolen last night." }, { "text": "Regular servicing will add to the resale value of your PC." }, { "text": "The land has dropped in value." }, { "text": "The piano has held its value." }, { "text": "They were accused of artificially inflating the value of the company's securities." }, { "text": "Use current market values to determine the worth of your assets." }, { "text": "a residual value of 10% of its original cost" }, { "text": "a share with a nominal value of $50" }, { "text": "the high value of the dollar" }, { "text": "London property values are rising fast." } ], "topics": ["Money", "Shopping"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["high", "low", "full"], "verb + value": ["place", "put", "set"], "value + verb": ["double", "triple", "etc."], "preposition": ["in value", "to the value of"], "phrases": [ "an increase in value", "a rise in value", "a drop in value" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "how much something is worth compared with its price", "labels": "(especially British English)", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "to be **good/great value** *(= worth the money it costs)*" }, { "text": "to be bad/poor value *(= not worth the money it costs)*" }, { "text": "Larger sizes give the best **value for money**." }, { "text": "The hotel gives value for money." }, { "text": "They're only £40—not bad value, really." }, { "text": "This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members." }, { "text": "Charter flights give very good value for money." }, { "text": "This restaurant is excellent value." }, { "text": "Though a little more expensive, the larger model gives better value for money." }, { "text": "Our products deliver value." } ], "topics": ["Money", "Shopping"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["excellent", "good", "great"], "verb + value": ["deliver", "offer", "provide"], "phrases": ["value for money"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the quality of being useful or important", "sensetop": "of valueof value to somebodyvalue to somebody", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated." }, { "text": "She placed a **high value** on loyalty." }, { "text": "He didn't say anything of value.", "contextForm": "of value" }, { "text": "The arrival of canals was **of great value** to many industries.", "contextForm": "of value to somebody" }, { "text": "to **be of little/no value** to somebody" }, { "text": "The library's value to the community is enormous.", "contextForm": "value to somebody" }, { "text": "This ring has great **sentimental value** for me." }, { "text": "I suppose it has a certain **novelty value** *(= it's interesting because it's new)*." }, { "text": "food with a high nutritional value" }, { "text": "The story has very little news value." }, { "text": "Branding has to **add value** to the product." }, { "text": "His published account of his travels is of dubious value to other explorers." }, { "text": "It has an added value for native speakers of English." }, { "text": "Many people question the social value of talk shows." }, { "text": "Pottery fragments are of great value to archaeologists." }, { "text": "The real value of the book lies in its wonderful characterization." }, { "text": "This would greatly enhance the value of the book as a resource for scholars." }, { "text": "We began to recognize the value of advice from others." }, { "text": "You can't underestimate the value of networking." }, { "text": "a program which demonstrates the value of education" }, { "text": "The stolen necklace only had sentimental value for her." }, { "text": "the nutritional value of eggs" }, { "text": "I suppose it has a certain novelty value but you'll soon get bored of it." }, { "text": "Most of his writings are of little real value." } ], "synonyms": "benefit", "collocations": { "adjective": ["enormous", "great", "high"], "verb + value": ["have", "attach", "place"], "value + verb": ["be", "lie"], "value + noun": ["judgement"], "preposition": ["of value", "value to"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "beliefs about what is right and wrong and what is important in life", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "We need to be guided by our **moral values**." }, { "text": "a return to **traditional values** in education, such as firm discipline" }, { "text": "The school's **core values** include the ability to work with others." }, { "text": "The young have a completely different **set of values** and expectations." }, { "text": "Families adhered to the values instilled by the church." }, { "text": "I won't compromise my artistic values." }, { "text": "Is it the role of schools to foster spiritual values?" }, { "text": "They hold very middle-class values." }, { "text": "What shared values do you have with your friends?" }, { "text": "a prevailing set of cultural values" }, { "text": "a society that has failed to preserve its traditional values" }, { "text": "the cultural values shared by all the ethnic groups" }, { "text": "the dominant values of a society" }, { "text": "the principles and values embodied in the Constitution" }, { "text": "the rejection of parental values by a child" }, { "text": "The party's election campaign emphasized its belief in family values." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["dominant", "conservative", "conventional"], "… of values": ["set"], "verb + values": ["have", "hold", "cherish"], "value + noun": ["system"], "phrases": ["production values"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "the amount represented by a letter or symbol", "cefr": "c1", "examples": [ { "text": "Let y have the value 33." } ], "topics": ["Maths and measurement"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["high", "low", "full"], "verb + value": ["place", "put", "set"], "value + verb": ["double", "triple", "etc."], "preposition": ["in value", "to the value of"], "phrases": [ "an increase in value", "a rise in value", "a drop in value" ] } } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈvæljuː/", "audio": "va/value/value__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈvæljuː/", "audio": "va/value/value__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Middle English: from Old French, feminine past participle of valoir ‘be worth’, from Latin valere." }