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very inexpensive
/ˈvɛri ɪnˈɛkspɛnsɪv/
extremely affordable
The hotel was very inexpensive, so we decided to stay there.
The hotel was extremely affordable, so we chose to stay there.
informal
Extremely low in cost; very affordable
The restaurant offers very inexpensive meals, making it popular among students.
The restaurant serves extremely affordable meals, which is why students frequent it.
She found a very inexpensive flight to Europe during the off-season.
She discovered an extremely affordable flight to Europe during the off-season.
This phrase emphasizes affordability and is often used to describe products, services, or experiences that are significantly cheaper than average.
Collocations
very inexpensive optionan extremely affordable choicevery inexpensive alternativea much cheaper alternative
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasizing Affordability
Use 'very inexpensive' to highlight that something is significantly cheaper than expected or compared to similar items.
Gold Rule
Avoiding Misinterpretation
While 'inexpensive' can sometimes imply low quality, 'very inexpensive' often emphasizes affordability without negative connotations.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of the adverb 'very' and the adjective 'inexpensive', which itself comes from the Latin 'inexpensivus' (not costly).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in casual and formal contexts to describe affordability. It is often used in marketing, travel, and everyday conversations about pricing.
Word Breakdown
very
to a great degree
adverbinexpensive
not costly
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