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  1. 29-Apr-2006, 09:35 #1
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    Default worth...

    Hi,

    ex) This book is worth reading.

    Is 'worth' adjective or preposition?

    Best wishes!
  2. 29-Apr-2006, 09:45 #2
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    Smile Re: worth...

    Quote Originally Posted by nautes20
    Hi,

    ex) This book is worth reading.

    Is 'worth' adjective or preposition?

    Best wishes!
    The word worth is an adjective used predicatively (i.e. coming after a verb), but usually used as a preposition though.
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