bargain

CEFRB1

/ˈbɑːɡən/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something bought for less than its usual price.

  2. 02

    verb

    To discuss a price or agreement before accepting it.

Examples

  • I didn't bargain for Mary's coming so soon.

  • The media sells a trace of hatred at bargain prices.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /-ɡɪn/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An agreement or stipulation; mutual pledge.

  2. An item purchased for significantly less than the usual, or recommended, price

  3. An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds themself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds themself to receive the property and pay the consideration.

More examples

In context

  • At that price, it’s not just a bargain, it’s a steal.

  • They had to bargain for a few minutes to get a decent price for the rug.

  • to buy (something) at a bargain

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Quick test

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After negotiating for an hour, they finally agreed on a fair blank for the car.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English bargaynen (“to bargain, make a pledge for sale”), from Old French bargaigner (“to bargain”), from Frankish *borganjan (“to borrow, lend”), from Proto-Germanic *burgijaną (“to borrow, lend”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰergʰ- (“to protect, secure”). Akin to Old High German boragēn, borgēn (“to look after, care for”) (German borgen), Old English borgian (“to borrow, lend, pledge”). More at borrow. Compare French barguigner and Portuguese barganhar.