cheap — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

cheap (/tʃiːp/)

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🔊 /tʃiːp/

Meaning

Meaning: inexpensive

Costing little money; sometimes of low quality.

Examples

🗣 The market sells cheap vegetables that are fresh and grown by local farmers.

Etymology

From Old English ‘ceap’ (bargain, trade); the modern sense dates from the 16th century.

How & Where It’s Used

Can be positive (low price) or negative (poor quality).

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Tags: money, price

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