Cool MateMeaning of Cheap
In simple words: low in price, not expensive
Cheap in a sentence
- I found a cheap restaurant that serves delicious food.
- The shoes were really cheap, but they broke after one week.
- You can buy cheap tickets for the concert online.
- Some people think that cheap products are often of low quality.
- He always looks for the cheapest option when shopping.
How to use Cheap
Used to describe items or services that do not cost much. It can be informal or neutral but may have negative connotations if used to imply poor quality.
Grammar pattern
cheap + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'cheap' like a 'sheep' — imagine a flock of sheep costing very little.
Related words
Collocations with Cheap
Synonyms for Cheap
- inexpensive
Common mistakes with Cheap
- Confusing 'cheap' with 'inexpensive' — 'inexpensive' is often more positive.
- Using 'cheap' to describe a person — it's better to say 'frugal' or 'thrifty'.
- Saying 'cheaper than', forgetting to add the comparison (e.g., 'cheaper than what?').
Cheap appears in
Cheap in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رخيص
منخفض السعر، غير مكلف
- Bengaliবাংলা
সস্তা
কম দামি, বেশি দাম নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Billig
preiswert, nicht teuer
- SpanishEspañol
Barato
bajo en precio, no caro
- Persianفارسی
ارزان
قیمت پایین، گران نیست
- FrenchFrançais
Bon marché, Pas cher
peu cher, pas cher
- Hindiहिन्दी
सस्ता
कम कीमत वाला, महंगा नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Economico, A buon mercato
a basso prezzo, non costoso
- PortuguesePortuguês
Barato, Econômico
baixo em preço, não caro
- RussianРусский
Дешевый
недорогой, не стоит дорого
- Urduاردو
سستا
قیمت میں کم، مہنگا نہیں
- Chinese中文
便宜
价格低，不贵
More words like Cheap
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Cheap
What does Cheap mean?
low in price, not expensive
What is the definition of Cheap?
costing little money or less money than you expected
How do you use Cheap in a sentence?
I found a cheap restaurant that serves delicious food.
Can you give another example of Cheap?
The shoes were really cheap, but they broke after one week.
What are synonyms for Cheap?
Common alternatives include inexpensive.
What is the opposite of Cheap?
Opposite meanings include expensive, costly, pricey.
What words go with Cheap?
It commonly pairs with be, be going, buy something, extremely, fairly, very, be, be going, buy something, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Cheap?
Confusing 'cheap' with 'inexpensive' — 'inexpensive' is often more positive. Using 'cheap' to describe a person — it's better to say 'frugal' or 'thrifty'. Saying 'cheaper than', forgetting to add the comparison (e.g., 'cheaper than what?').
How do you pronounce Cheap?
US: /["/tʃiːp/"]/, UK: /["/tʃiːp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cheap?
Used to describe items or services that do not cost much. It can be informal or neutral but may have negative connotations if used to imply poor quality.
What CEFR level is Cheap?
"Cheap" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.