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Cheap vs. Inexpensive
Cheap
/tʃiːp/Examples:
It's not cheap to live in the city.'Cheaper than any prose.'I can afford only the cheapest.
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Inexpensive
/ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/Examples:
I found an inexpensive restaurant in the city center.These vases are both lovely and inexpensive.She prefers inexpensive brands for everyday clothing.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Inexpensive is often used when the price is low, but the quality remains good.
- Cheap can imply that the quality is poor or substandard due to the low price.
- If you want to convey value without negative connotations, use inexpensive.
- Cheap may carry negative baggage, suggesting shoddiness.
- Think of inexpensive as a positive bargain and cheap as a risky option.
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