Cheaply: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheaply

[ ˈtʃiːpli ]

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cost

Inexpensively; at a low cost.

Synonyms

affordably, economically, inexpensively

Examples of usage

He found a way to travel cheaply.
She bought the dress cheaply on sale.

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quality

In a way that reflects poor quality or low value.

Synonyms

inferiorly, poorly, shoddily

Examples of usage

The product was made cheaply and broke easily.
He performed the task cheaply, resulting in a subpar outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheaply" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barato

🇮🇳 सस्ते में

🇩🇪 billig

🇮🇩 murah

🇺🇦 дешево

🇵🇱 tanio

🇯🇵 安く

🇫🇷 à bon marché

🇪🇸 barato

🇹🇷 ucuza

🇰🇷 싸게

🇸🇦 بثمن بخس

🇨🇿 levně

🇸🇰 lacno

🇨🇳 便宜地

🇸🇮 poceni

🇮🇸 ódýrt

🇰🇿 арзан

🇬🇪 იაფად

🇦🇿 ucuz

🇲🇽 barato

Word origin

The word 'cheaply' originates from the Middle English word 'cheep' meaning 'price, bargain'. Over time, it evolved to represent the concept of being of low cost or value. The adverb form 'cheaply' first appeared in the English language in the 16th century.