be affordable

/biː əˈfɔːdəbl/

within financial reach

The new laptop is affordable for students.

The price is reasonable and accessible for students.

informal

to have a price that is reasonable and within someone's budget

Affordable housing is a priority in this city.

The city focuses on providing housing that is reasonably priced.

Healthcare should be affordable for everyone.

Medical services should be reasonably priced so all can access them.

Often used to describe goods, services, or living conditions that are reasonably priced.

Collocations

affordable housinghousing that is reasonably pricedaffordable healthcaremedical services that are reasonably priced

accessible or attainable

affordable and suitable for a limited budget

Use 'affordable' to describe things that are reasonably priced for most people.

Do not use 'affordable' for things that are extremely cheap, as it implies reasonable pricing, not necessarily the lowest price.

From 'afford' (to have enough money for) + '-able' (capable of being).

Often used in discussions about pricing, economics, and accessibility.

afford

to have enough money for

root

-able

capable of being

suffix

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