Which is correct:
"The wait will be worth it" or "It will be worth the wait"?

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The wait will be worth it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase emphasizes the wait as the subject of the sentence, followed by the assurance that it will be worth it.

Examples:

  • I know it's hard to be patient, but the wait will be worth it.
  • The wait will be worth it once you see the final result.

Alternatives:

  • it will be worth the wait
  • waiting will be worth it
  • the waiting will be worth it
  • it will be worth waiting
  • waiting will be worth the wait

It will be worth the wait

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase places the assurance that something will be worth the wait at the beginning, followed by the emphasis on the wait itself.

Examples:

  • It will be worth the wait to see the finished product.
  • The concert may be delayed, but it will be worth the wait.

Alternatives:

  • the wait will be worth it
  • waiting will be worth it
  • the waiting will be worth it
  • it will be worth waiting
  • waiting will be worth the wait
Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning and have a slightly different word order. The choice between the two phrases depends on personal preference or the flow of the sentence.
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Explained by Jennifer
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Last updated: June 09, 2024

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