CEFR A2

afford

verb

Meaning

To have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something.

Examples

We can't afford to lose any more time on this project.
She can't afford a new dress, so she's borrowing one.

Synonyms: manage, sustain, bear, provide

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afford (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈfɔːrd/

Definition

To have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something.

Examples

We can't afford to lose any more time on this project.
She can't afford a new dress, so she's borrowing one.

How to Use afford

afford to + verb (prepositional phrase): To have enough money or time to do something. — "She can't afford to go on vacation this year."
afford [noun] (collocation): To be able to pay for or provide something. — "The gallery affords a glimpse into the artist's early work."

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