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- pronunciation:
ford
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verb |
| inflections: |
affords, affording, afforded |
| definition 1: |
When you can afford something, it means you have enough money to pay for it.
Alex wanted a new bicycle, but his mom and dad said they couldn't afford one right now.- similar words:
- bear, manage, meet, pay, provide, support
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| definition 2: |
When you can afford to do something, it means that you can do it and there will be no harm or other serious result from doing it.
Camila can afford to miss her skating lesson this week because she's already far ahead of the class.Matt's mom can't afford to be late for work again. If she is late again, she'll get into trouble with her boss.- synonyms:
- bear
- similar words:
- manage, risk, spare, stand
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| definition 3: |
If something affords you something, it makes it possible for you to have it.
Travel affords the chance to see different parts of the world.- synonyms:
- provide
- similar words:
- furnish, give, lend, offer, supply
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| related words: |
grant, lay |
| derivation: |
affordable (adj.) |
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