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CEFR B2 · Verbs
afford
/əˈfɔːrd/ 📚 Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To afford something means to have enough money to be able to buy or pay for it. It often implies that you have the financial means without causing significant hardship.
Synonyms
be able to pay for
have the means for
be rich enough for
Antonyms
cannot afford
be unable to pay for
Translations
afford in your language
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عربي
أن يكون لديك ما يكفي من المال لشراء شيء أو دفع ثمنه.
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اردو
کسی چیز کو خریدنے یا اس کی قیمت ادا کرنے کے لیے کافی پیسے ہونا۔
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हिंदी
किसी चीज़ को खरीदने या उसके लिए भुगतान करने के लिए पर्याप्त पैसा होना।
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中文
有足够的钱购买或支付某物。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
You have enough money for something. You can buy it without problems. It's not too expensive for you.
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Memory TipThink of 'afford' as 'can pay for'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
I can't afford (have enough money for) a new car right now.
Many students struggle to afford (pay for) tuition and living expenses.
We hope to afford (be able to buy) a house in the next few years.
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