Cheapest: meaning, definitions and examples
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cheapest
[ ˈtʃiːpɪst ]
cost comparison
The term 'cheapest' refers to the lowest price of a product or service in a relative context. It denotes affordability compared to other choices.
Synonyms
inexpensive, least expensive, lowest-priced
Examples of usage
- I found the cheapest flight to Paris.
- This store offers the cheapest groceries in town.
- She always looks for the cheapest option when shopping.
- He opted for the cheapest insurance policy available.
Translations
Translations of the word "cheapest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais barato
🇮🇳 सबसे सस्ता
🇩🇪 am günstigsten
🇮🇩 termurah
🇺🇦 найдешевший
🇵🇱 najtańszy
🇯🇵 最も安い
🇫🇷 le moins cher
🇪🇸 el más barato
🇹🇷 en ucuz
🇰🇷 가장 저렴한
🇸🇦 الأرخص
🇨🇿 nejlevnější
🇸🇰 najlacnejší
🇨🇳 最便宜的
🇸🇮 najcenejši
🇮🇸 ódýrasta
🇰🇿 ең арзан
🇬🇪 ყველაზე იაფი
🇦🇿 ən ucuz
🇲🇽 el más barato
Etymology
The word 'cheap' originates from the Old English 'ceap', which meant 'to bargain or to buy.' This root is related to the Old Norse word 'kaupa', meaning 'to buy'. The suffix '-est' is used to indicate the superlative form in English, making 'cheapest' the extent to which something can be considered low in price. Over time, 'cheap' has evolved to encompass not just low cost, but often a connotation of inferior quality as well. The phrase became popular in everyday speech, especially during economic downturns when consumers seek value for money. As a result, 'cheapest' signifies not only the lowest cost but also reflects consumer behavior in searching for the best deals.