🇺🇸 How to say

“cheap” in English

cheap
Illustration of "cheap" in a English cultural setting
A young woman smiles as she browses through a discount section of office supplies, holding a stack of budget-friendly notebooks and pens.

Usage note

As an adjective, 'cheap' describes something that costs little money, especially in a work or business context.

Examples

  • The materials are cheap.

    The materials are cheap.

  • He offers cheap labor.

    He offers cheap labor.

  • Their service is cheap.

    Their service is cheap.

Quick check

What does "cheap" mean?

  • A. cheap
  • B. bad
  • C. beautiful
  • D. big

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