[{"word":"values","phonetic":"/ˈvæljuːz/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈvæljuːz/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.","synonyms":["worth"],"antonyms":[],"example":"The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world."},{"definition":"The degree of importance given to something.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife."},{"definition":"That which is valued or highly esteemed, such as one's morals, morality, or belief system.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"He does not share his parents' values."},{"definition":"The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The relative duration of a musical note.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The value of a crotchet is twice that of a quaver."},{"definition":"The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The exact value of pi cannot be represented in decimal notation."},{"definition":"Precise meaning; import.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"the value of a word; the value of a legal instrument"},{"definition":"(in the plural) The valuable ingredients to be obtained by treating a mass or compound; specifically, the precious metals contained in rock, gravel, etc.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The vein carries good values."},{"definition":"Esteem; regard.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Valour; also spelled valew.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":["valence","worth"],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I will have the family jewels valued by a professional."},{"definition":"To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Gold was valued highly among the Romans."},{"definition":"To hold dear.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I value these old photographs."}],"synonyms":["appreciate","assess","esteem","prize","rate","respect","treasure","valuate","worthen"],"antonyms":["belittle","derogate","despise","disesteem","disrespect"]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/value","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/values"]}]