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The book is worth buying vs The book is worth to buy

'The book is worth buying' is a proper English phrase, but 'the book is worth to buy' is not correct. In English, the structure 'worth + gerund (verb + -ing)' is used to express the value or benefit of an action.
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The book is worth buying

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the book has value or is beneficial to purchase.

Examples:

  • The book is worth buying because it provides valuable insights.
  • Is the book worth buying at full price?
  • I believe the book is worth buying for its beautiful illustrations.
  • She thinks the book is worth buying despite its high cost.
  • Do you think the book is worth buying even if it's a bit long?
  • Dec 5, 2012 ... ... the book is worth buying, *everyone* should know this stuff and I doubt Smashing has printed enough copies for *everyone* *Hint* *Hint*.
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  • Dec 28, 2023 ... The book is worth buying, and even more worth reading. However, Foote is a devoted Southerner, of the sort that existed 50 years ago, and so ...
  • Apr 11, 2008 ... It needs an index, but the book is worth buying for the bibliography alone. It's 18 pages! ♢♢♢. Gregory MacDonald, The Evangelical ...
  • May 29, 2017 ... It has good code examples of almost every feature of Lua so I'd say the book is worth buying at least once. Upvote 5. Downvote Reply ...
  • Jul 7, 2017 ... This would be a perfect way to see if the book is worth buying (which I think it is, from what I've read the game system is relatively ...
  • May 28, 2024 ... ... the book is worth buying. They ignore books before ISBNs. I admire old-style book dealers like Larry McMurtry who knew the books, their ...
  • Aug 29, 2012 ... Honestly, the book is worth buying for just the Henderson alone. Delete. Replies. Reply. Reply. Asher Elbein August 29, 2012 at 10:43 PM. This ...
  • Mar 22, 2022 ... I really like the art of Adrian Smith, and I wonder if the book is worth buying it. I looked online and didn't see any reviews or pictures ...
  • Oct 9, 2023 ... The book is worth buying alone for the hilarious alternate titles he created to avoid repetitively saying Save the Cat throughout. My ...

Alternatives:

  • The book is worth reading.
  • The book is worth the price.
  • The book is worth the investment.
  • The book is worth your time.
  • The book is worth every penny.

The book is worth to buy

This phrase is incorrect in English. The structure 'worth + to + base form of the verb' is not used to express value or benefit.

  • Mar 15, 2013 ... Hi Holly,. You are welcome and the book is worth to buy....... Cheers,. David ...
  • Good cookbook, I like the recipes that are inside, and I think that the book is worth to buy. Helpful. Share. Report this review. Optional: Why are you ...
  • Sep 30, 2021 ... the book is worth to buy my hubby enjoyed it the book is worth to buy my hubby enjoyed it WWWWWthe book is worth to buy my hubby enjoyed ...
  • The book is worth to buy and keep, it has very detail information. Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022. The book is a used book but it looks ...
  • I recommend her to every one! She's awesome!!! Thank you so much Abril! The book is worth to buy!!! smg. Helpful. Thumbs up. 0. Thumbs down. 0. SPAN101. Jan ...
  • The book is worth to buy. When u read it's 1st chapter, u realise that what the worth of book have.... It's totaly changed my perspective of thought. I ...
  • The book is worth to buy. Reviewed in India on April 27, 2023. Every one needs to read this book and its easy to read . Report this review. Optional: Why are ...
  • The book is worth to buy and no one will give quality book for this price.People says that the quality of book is not good and yes I agree with it. But the ...
  • The book is worth to buy,to read,and to collect. Key words: QIN Ke-cheng, physics, stamp. 中图分类号: O4-09. 引用本文. 厚宇德. 秦克诚教授与增订版《邮票上的物理 ...
  • According to the offered price, the book is worth to buy. This is little and concised but enough (202 pages) as a handy book. The book contains good ...

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