affordable

CEFRB1

/əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Cheap enough for most people to buy or pay for.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.

Examples

  • The real name of Obamacare is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  • There is an urgent need for affordable housing.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • We offer quality products at affordable prices.

  • an affordable vacation in the local area

  • The bill seeks to make IVF treatment more affordable by mandating coverage for fertility treatments under employer-sponsored insurance and certain public insurance plans.

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Origin

adjective

From afford + -able.