Cheap: meaning, definitions and examples
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cheap
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price
Low in price; worth more than its cost.
Synonyms
affordable, economical, inexpensive
Examples of usage
- It's a cheap hotel, but at least it's clean.
- She bought a cheap pair of sunglasses at the market.
- He's always looking for a cheap deal on electronics.
quality
Of poor quality; inferior.
Synonyms
inferior, low-quality, substandard
Examples of usage
- I don't recommend buying that cheap knockoff, it will break easily.
- The material of this shirt feels cheap and uncomfortable.
informal
Inexpensively; at a low cost.
Synonyms
affordably, economically, inexpensively
Examples of usage
- She always dresses cheap, but somehow manages to look stylish.
- He got the job done cheap and quick.
Translations
Translations of the word "cheap" in other languages:
๐ต๐น barato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคธเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช billig
- preiswert
- minderwertig
๐ฎ๐ฉ murah
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะตะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ tani
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎใ
๐ซ๐ท bon marchรฉ
๐ช๐ธ barato
๐น๐ท ucuz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฎูุต
๐จ๐ฟ levnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ lacnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไพฟๅฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ poceni
๐ฎ๐ธ รณdรฝrt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะทะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ucuz
๐ฒ๐ฝ barato
Etymology
The word 'cheap' originated from the Old English word 'ceap', meaning 'bargain, barter, purchase'. Over time, it evolved to refer to something low in price or of poor quality. The modern usage of 'cheap' reflects the idea of something being affordable but potentially inferior in quality.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,251, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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