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Definition of cheap
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Synonyms & Antonyms for cheap
Synonyms: Adjective
affordable, bargain-basement, budget, cheapie, cheapo, chintzy, cut-price [chiefly British], cut-rate, dime-store, dirt cheap, el cheapo, inexpensive, low, low-end, popular, reasonable
Antonyms: Adjective
costly, dear, deluxe, expensive, high, high-ticket, precious, premium, pricey (also pricy), spendy [chiefly Northwest], valuable
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Examples of cheap in a Sentence
Adjective
I always buy the cheapest brand of cereal. curtains made of cheap material He wears a cheap watch that's always breaking. This gas station is cheaper than the one by the highway. Don't be cheap—buy good quality tires for your car.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The shoe retailed for $495 with cheap materials and tech. — Jarrel Harris, SI.com, "Ranking Signature Sneaker Debuts From Current NBA Stars," 2 Sep. 2019 Companies such as Google and Facebook largely control the digital advertising market, offering cheap advertising alternatives with which newspapers can’t compete. — Jordyn Grzelewski, cleveland.com, "What comes next? End of Vindicator’s 150-year run adds to uncertainty in Youngstown," 1 Sep. 2019 Outsiders bought larger and larger pieces of land, many of the parcels purchased cheap from Native Hawaiians who lacked cash and investment capital for the enterprise. — Wade Graham, Smithsonian, "Why Molokai, With All Its Wonders, Is the Least Developed of Hawai’i’s Islands," 31 Aug. 2019 Fitbit last month cut its 2019 revenue forecast, blaming disappointing sales of Versa Lite smartwatches, a cheaper version that lacked features such as the ability to store music. — Washington Post, "FBI searches home of UAW chief Jones," 30 Aug. 2019 In his second straight start, McSorley again made his case for a roster — to the Ravens, yes, but also any other NFL team that might need a second- or third-string quarterback on a cheap rookie contract. — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, "‘There’ll definitely be nerves’: After strong preseason, the wait begins for Ravens QB Trace McSorley," 30 Aug. 2019 It’ll be refurbished and spinning on-site along with the classic roller coaster, giant slide, toddler-friendly mini-mobiles, bumper boats and more cheap family fun. — John Wenzel, The Know, "Love horsesand EDM? Get a little of both at this weekend’s PoloFest," 30 Aug. 2019 Fall is a great time to review your current plan or shop for a cheaper one. — Doreen Christensen, sun-sentinel.com, "Try T-Mobile on your phone and number for free," 29 Aug. 2019 As companies flourished in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, workers fled to suburbs and rural outposts in search of cheaper housing, a migratory pattern that put more cars on the road. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "New bus lines could help solve S.F.-to-Peninsula commuting woes," 29 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cheap.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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