Pronunciation

/əˈfɔːrd/

Definitions

Noun

1. The financial means to buy or support something: I can’t afford that expensive car.
2. Capacity or ability to undertake or provide (sth.): She has the ability to afford a vacation this year.
3. Possession or access to sufficient resources: They can’t afford healthcare due to their low income.

Verb

1. To have enough money or resources to buy, pay for, or manage (sth.): We can’t afford the rent increase.
2. To be able to provide or do something without strain: She afforded herself a day off after weeks of hard work.

Adjective

1. Capable of being purchased or provided for: An affordable apartment.

Phrases

• “Can’t afford it” expresses inability to purchase or pay for something.
• “Afford to take a risk” means having enough resources to bear the consequences of a risky decision.
• “Be unable to afford” highlights lack of financial capability.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I’m struggling to afford my student loans.”
• Verb: “She could barely afford to eat out once a month.”
• Adjective: “The apartment was within his affordable price range.”

Synonyms

• Manage
• Accommodate
• Provide for
• Support
• Bear
• Purchase
• Finance
• Secure

Antonyms

• Indebted
• Impoverished -拮据
• Insufficient
• Unaffordable