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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- affordability noun
- affordably adverb
- unaffordability noun
- unaffordable adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of affordable1
Example Sentences
The housing association said its mission is to offer single women access to "safe, secure, and affordable homes and services".
Rent for social housing is more affordable than private rented accommodation and tenancies are more secure.
"Through the 'call for ideas' part of this process we have been made aware by Sight Scotland that they wish to dispose of this site for market and affordable homes."
In announcing its plans, it said "hard-working Americans deserve a wireless service that's affordable, reflects their values, and delivers reliable quality they can count on".
People will be able to commute by rail from affordable areas or live farther from urban centers without sacrificing access to urban amenities.
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Related 51³Ô¹Ïs
- cheapÌý
- economicalÌý
When To Use
If something is affordable, it means its price is low enough that you (or most people) have enough money to buy it.Affordable is the adjective form of the verb afford. If you can afford something, you have enough money to pay for it. Much less commonly, affordable can be used as a noun meaning an item that one can afford.Example: Rachel wants to buy a luxury car, but with her budget I think she should consider a more affordable option.
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