Master confusing words with ease
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:
- Both words describe low cost, but cheap can imply poor quality, while inexpensive does not.
- Remember that cheap might suggest something negative or of lesser quality.
- Inexpensive implies affordability without compromising on quality.
- Use inexpensive to subtly emphasize good value.
- Using cheap might raise questions about quality or durability.
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