be affordable
/biː əˈfɔːdəbl/verb phrase★Intermediate
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formalinformal
To be reasonably priced or within the financial means of most people or a specific group.
The new electric cars are becoming more affordable as technology improves.
Healthcare should be affordable for all citizens.
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Often used to discuss pricing, accessibility, or economic policies.
Collocations
become affordableTo gradually decrease in pricemake something affordableTo reduce the cost of a product or service
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Related Phrases
affordabilityphrase
The quality of being affordable
price affordabilityphrase
The balance between cost and consumer income
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'affordable' for general accessibility, 'reasonably priced' for specific comparisons.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Don't use 'affordable' for luxury items, as it implies basic necessity.
📖Word Origin
From 'afford' (Middle English 'afforden') + '-able' (suffix denoting capability).
📝Usage Notes
Common in discussions about housing, education, healthcare, and technology pricing.
Word Breakdown
be
To exist in a certain state
verbaffordable
Capable of being afforded
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