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cheap

cheap

Meaning of cheap

low priced

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈtʃiːp/
American English/tʃip/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterspián yi de
cheap
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cheap with Chinese translation

cheap usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

I found a cheap T-shirt in the sale, but the stitching looks weak.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

They sell cheap scarves near the till if you want an extra gift.

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cheap belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cheap便宜的
shirt衬衫
skirt裙子
pants裤子
trousers长裤
jeans牛仔裤
shorts短裤

cheap synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between cheap / affordable / dirt-cheap / budget-friendly / economical / reasonable

🇬🇧English

Highlights that something is within someone’s budget; neutral and often positive.

B1Very Often

They offer affordable housing in the city centre.

D
🇬🇧English
dirt-cheap

Informal, emphatic term meaning extremely low-priced; can imply poor quality.

B1Often

They sold the old phones dirt-cheap.

🇬🇧English

Marketing/colloquial term meaning affordable or suitable for a limited budget.

B1Often

We chose a budget-friendly hotel for our trip.

E
🇬🇧English
economical

Implies saving money over time or efficient use of resources rather than low initial price.

B2Often

An economical car will save you money on fuel.

🇬🇧English

Suggests a fair or moderate price; less blunt than 'cheap'.

A2Very Often

The price seems reasonable for the size of the flat.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes a good deal — price is low relative to value; positive implication.

B1Often

I picked up these shoes as a real bargain.

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How to pronounce cheap and what this word means

cheap means cheap. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cheap

/ˈtʃiːp/

cheap translation

cheap

cheap examples

I found a cheap T-shirt in the sale, but the stitching looks weak.

cheap transcription

/ˈtʃiːp/, /tʃip/

Questions about this word

cheap meaning: what does it mean?

low priced

cheap pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cheap is pronounced as /ˈtʃiːp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cheap definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I found a cheap T-shirt in the sale, but the stitching looks weak. Translation: Я нашёл дешёвую футболку на распродаже, но швы кажутся ненадежными.

Is cheap part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, cheap can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cheap part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, cheap can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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