English · Adjectives
affordable
/əˈfɔː.də.bl̩/
[/əˈfɔː.də.bl̩/]
reasonably priced
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Cheap enough that most people can pay for it.
Example
They finally found an affordable apartment close to both work and the school.
They finally found an affordable apartment close to both work and the school.
Etymology
From 'afford' (Old English 'geforthian', to carry out) plus '-able'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in advertising and budgeting discussions.