English · Adjectives
cheap
/tʃiːp/
[/tʃiːp/]
inexpensive
Beginneradjective
Definition
Costing little money; sometimes of low quality.
Example
The market sells cheap vegetables that are fresh and grown by local farmers.
The market sells cheap vegetables that are fresh and grown by local farmers.
Etymology
From Old English 'ceap' (bargain, trade); the modern sense dates from the 16th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Can be positive (low price) or negative (poor quality).