Cheaped: meaning, definitions and examples
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cheaped
[ tʃiːpt ]
past tense
Cheaped is the simple past tense of the verb 'cheap', which means to reduce in price or to sell something at a lower cost than usual. It can also imply devaluing something in terms of its worth or quality.
Synonyms
devalued, discounted, reduced.
Examples of usage
- The company cheaped their products to attract more customers.
- He cheaped out and bought the lowest quality option.
- She felt that he cheaped the dinner by choosing a discount restaurant.
Translations
Translations of the word "cheaped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barateado
🇮🇳 सस्ता किया हुआ
🇩🇪 verbilligt
🇮🇩 diturunkan harganya
🇺🇦 знижений
🇵🇱 obniżony
🇯🇵 安くなった
🇫🇷 réduit
🇪🇸 abaratado
🇹🇷 ucuzlatılmış
🇰🇷 저렴해진
🇸🇦 مخفض
🇨🇿 zlevněný
🇸🇰 znížený
🇨🇳 降价的
🇸🇮 cenejši
🇮🇸 ódýr
🇰🇿 арзан
🇬🇪 გაფუჭებული
🇦🇿 ucuzlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 abaratado
Etymology
The term 'cheap' comes from Middle English 'chep', which meant 'bargain' or 'trade', derived from the Old English 'ceap', meaning 'to buy'. The concept of something being 'cheap' relates back to the idea of low cost or value. Over time, the transition of the word into its current usage also included connotations of worth and quality, leading to common phrases such as 'cheap labor' or 'cheap thrills'. The use of 'cheap' evolved in various contexts, including finance and commerce, especially during periods of economic fluctuation where pricing strategies were crucial.