inexpensive
gb/ˌɪnɪkspˈɛnsɪv/ us/ˌɪnɪkspˈɛnsɪv/
B1
English
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adjective
B1
property
1
costing relatively little money
Not costing much money; not expensive.
Usage pattern:
an inexpensive [thing]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"unexpensive"* instead of *"inexpensive"; the correct word is *"inexpensive"*. Another confusion is between *"cheap"* and *"inexpensive"*: *"cheap"* can sound negative, as if the quality is bad, while *"inexpensive"* is more neutral and does not suggest low quality.
Synonyms
cheap (Often suggests low price but can also suggest low quality or feel informal.)
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affordable (Focuses on being possible to pay for, often with a positive tone.)
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low-cost (More technical or business-like; common in marketing and reports.)
Antonyms
expensive (Direct opposite; costs a lot of money.)
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costly (Means expensive and can also suggest causing loss or damage.)
Collocations
inexpensive hotel
|inexpensive restaurant
|inexpensive option
|inexpensive alternative
|relatively inexpensive
|inexpensive way
Themes
money
|shopping
|daily life
|finance
|daily_life
Examples
- We found an inexpensive hotel just outside the city center.
- Public transport is an inexpensive way to get around town.
- The restaurant is simple but offers good, inexpensive meals.
- Online streaming has made it inexpensive to watch a wide range of movies.
Learner examples
- This phone was inexpensive, but it works very well.
- They want an inexpensive place to stay for one night.
- Taking the bus is inexpensive in this city.
- She bought an inexpensive dress for the party.
Grammar
Dictionary form
inexpensive
IPA
GB/ˌɪnɪkspˈɛnsɪv/
US/ˌɪnɪkspˈɛnsɪv/
Syllables & stress
in - ex - pens - ive (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pens)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: inexpensive
Word family
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