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Inexpensive vs. Cheap
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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Cheap
/tʃiːp/Examples:
The book is cheap.We found a cheap restaurant nearby.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Inexpensive implies good value for a low cost, whereas cheap can suggest low quality.
- Inexpensive usually has a positive connotation, indicating affordability without compromising quality.
- If something is cheap, it may be affordable but potentially low-quality or low in prestige.
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