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Is there a good single word for 'less expensive'?
I often see people using 'cheap' to describe it, but I feel it does not express the intention. For example, I prefer to say 'Flight tickets are less expensive.' instead of 'Flight tickets are cheap'.
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edited Dec 17 at 19:06
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Is there a good single word for 'less expensive'?
I often see people using 'cheap' to describe it, but I feel it does not express the intention. For example, I prefer to say 'Flight tickets are less expensive.' instead of 'Flight tickets are cheap'.
single-word-requests word-usage comparative
edited Dec 17 at 19:06
Glorfindel
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asked Dec 17 at 13:50
Rahul Agarwal
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put on hold as off-topic by Hellion, Mark Beadles, Hot Licks, Phil Sweet, Scott 2 days ago
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Actually, "cheaper" is probably the best equivalent to "less expensive".
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:08
4
The edit completely changes OP
– Mark Beadles
Dec 17 at 14:15
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@MarkBeadles The edit also makes the question less internally consistent interchanging 'cheaper' and 'cheap'.
– Spagirl
Dec 17 at 14:19
It depends on the context and intention. So, economical, reasonable and even closeout could be appropriate alternatives.
– Eilia
Dec 17 at 19:54
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Is there a good single word for 'less expensive'?
I often see people using 'cheap' to describe it, but I feel it does not express the intention. For example, I prefer to say 'Flight tickets are less expensive.' instead of 'Flight tickets are cheap'.
single-word-requests word-usage comparative
edited Dec 17 at 19:06
Glorfindel
5,95983338
asked Dec 17 at 13:50
Rahul Agarwal
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Is there a good single word for 'less expensive'?
I often see people using 'cheap' to describe it, but I feel it does not express the intention. For example, I prefer to say 'Flight tickets are less expensive.' instead of 'Flight tickets are cheap'.
single-word-requests word-usage comparative
single-word-requests word-usage comparative
edited Dec 17 at 19:06
Glorfindel
5,95983338
asked Dec 17 at 13:50
Rahul Agarwal
1134
edited Dec 17 at 19:06
Glorfindel
5,95983338
asked Dec 17 at 13:50
Rahul Agarwal
1134
edited Dec 17 at 19:06
Glorfindel
5,95983338
edited Dec 17 at 19:06
Glorfindel
5,95983338
edited Dec 17 at 19:06
Glorfindel
5,95983338
5,95983338
asked Dec 17 at 13:50
Rahul Agarwal
1134
asked Dec 17 at 13:50
Rahul Agarwal
1134
asked Dec 17 at 13:50
Rahul Agarwal
1134
1134
put on hold as off-topic by Hellion, Mark Beadles, Hot Licks, Phil Sweet, Scott 2 days ago
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5
Actually, "cheaper" is probably the best equivalent to "less expensive".
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:08
4
The edit completely changes OP
– Mark Beadles
Dec 17 at 14:15
2
@MarkBeadles The edit also makes the question less internally consistent interchanging 'cheaper' and 'cheap'.
– Spagirl
Dec 17 at 14:19
It depends on the context and intention. So, economical, reasonable and even closeout could be appropriate alternatives.
– Eilia
Dec 17 at 19:54
add a comment |
5
Actually, "cheaper" is probably the best equivalent to "less expensive".
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:08
4
The edit completely changes OP
– Mark Beadles
Dec 17 at 14:15
2
@MarkBeadles The edit also makes the question less internally consistent interchanging 'cheaper' and 'cheap'.
– Spagirl
Dec 17 at 14:19
It depends on the context and intention. So, economical, reasonable and even closeout could be appropriate alternatives.
– Eilia
Dec 17 at 19:54
5
5
Actually, "cheaper" is probably the best equivalent to "less expensive".
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:08
Actually, "cheaper" is probably the best equivalent to "less expensive".
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:08
4
4
The edit completely changes OP
– Mark Beadles
Dec 17 at 14:15
The edit completely changes OP
– Mark Beadles
Dec 17 at 14:15
2
2
@MarkBeadles The edit also makes the question less internally consistent interchanging 'cheaper' and 'cheap'.
– Spagirl
Dec 17 at 14:19
@MarkBeadles The edit also makes the question less internally consistent interchanging 'cheaper' and 'cheap'.
– Spagirl
Dec 17 at 14:19
It depends on the context and intention. So, economical, reasonable and even closeout could be appropriate alternatives.
– Eilia
Dec 17 at 19:54
It depends on the context and intention. So, economical, reasonable and even closeout could be appropriate alternatives.
– Eilia
Dec 17 at 19:54
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low-cost
: obtainable at a low cost
— U.S. News & World Report
low-cost housing
(From Merriam-Webster's Dictionary)
answered Dec 17 at 14:32
user307254
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“Low cost” counts as 2 words; the OP wants only 1.
– Lawrence
Dec 17 at 19:14
There are two roots but there is one word.
– user307254
Dec 18 at 5:13
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affordable might work:
able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
// products sold at affordable prices
// an affordable purchase
(source: Merriam Webster)
Generally speaking: cheap < affordable < expensive. Whether this will work in your specific case is hard to tell without more context.
answered Dec 17 at 13:56
Glorfindel
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But something can be less expensive but still not affordable.
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:09
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Here are a few words that mean 'low-cost' that I can think of:
Inexpensive
Not costing a great deal; cheap.
Cheap
Low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.
and finally,
Economical
Giving good value or return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended.
Obviously affordable, but it's already been mentioned.
All definitions taken from the Oxford English Dictionary.
answered Dec 17 at 19:51
Lordology
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3 Answers
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oldest
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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low-cost
: obtainable at a low cost
— U.S. News & World Report
low-cost housing
(From Merriam-Webster's Dictionary)
answered Dec 17 at 14:32
user307254
2,097211
1
“Low cost” counts as 2 words; the OP wants only 1.
– Lawrence
Dec 17 at 19:14
There are two roots but there is one word.
– user307254
Dec 18 at 5:13
add a comment |
low-cost
: obtainable at a low cost
— U.S. News & World Report
low-cost housing
(From Merriam-Webster's Dictionary)
answered Dec 17 at 14:32
user307254
2,097211
1
“Low cost” counts as 2 words; the OP wants only 1.
– Lawrence
Dec 17 at 19:14
There are two roots but there is one word.
– user307254
Dec 18 at 5:13
add a comment |
low-cost
: obtainable at a low cost
— U.S. News & World Report
low-cost housing
(From Merriam-Webster's Dictionary)
answered Dec 17 at 14:32
user307254
2,097211
low-cost
: obtainable at a low cost
— U.S. News & World Report
low-cost housing
(From Merriam-Webster's Dictionary)
answered Dec 17 at 14:32
user307254
2,097211
answered Dec 17 at 14:32
user307254
2,097211
answered Dec 17 at 14:32
user307254
2,097211
answered Dec 17 at 14:32
user307254
2,097211
2,097211
1
“Low cost” counts as 2 words; the OP wants only 1.
– Lawrence
Dec 17 at 19:14
There are two roots but there is one word.
– user307254
Dec 18 at 5:13
add a comment |
1
“Low cost” counts as 2 words; the OP wants only 1.
– Lawrence
Dec 17 at 19:14
There are two roots but there is one word.
– user307254
Dec 18 at 5:13
1
1
“Low cost” counts as 2 words; the OP wants only 1.
– Lawrence
Dec 17 at 19:14
“Low cost” counts as 2 words; the OP wants only 1.
– Lawrence
Dec 17 at 19:14
There are two roots but there is one word.
– user307254
Dec 18 at 5:13
There are two roots but there is one word.
– user307254
Dec 18 at 5:13
add a comment |
affordable might work:
able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
// products sold at affordable prices
// an affordable purchase
(source: Merriam Webster)
Generally speaking: cheap < affordable < expensive. Whether this will work in your specific case is hard to tell without more context.
answered Dec 17 at 13:56
Glorfindel
5,95983338
7
But something can be less expensive but still not affordable.
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:09
add a comment |
affordable might work:
able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
// products sold at affordable prices
// an affordable purchase
(source: Merriam Webster)
Generally speaking: cheap < affordable < expensive. Whether this will work in your specific case is hard to tell without more context.
answered Dec 17 at 13:56
Glorfindel
5,95983338
7
But something can be less expensive but still not affordable.
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:09
add a comment |
affordable might work:
able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
// products sold at affordable prices
// an affordable purchase
(source: Merriam Webster)
Generally speaking: cheap < affordable < expensive. Whether this will work in your specific case is hard to tell without more context.
answered Dec 17 at 13:56
Glorfindel
5,95983338
affordable might work:
able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
// products sold at affordable prices
// an affordable purchase
(source: Merriam Webster)
Generally speaking: cheap < affordable < expensive. Whether this will work in your specific case is hard to tell without more context.
answered Dec 17 at 13:56
Glorfindel
5,95983338
edited Dec 17 at 17:27
answered Dec 17 at 13:56
Glorfindel
5,95983338
answered Dec 17 at 13:56
Glorfindel
5,95983338
answered Dec 17 at 13:56
Glorfindel
5,95983338
5,95983338
7
But something can be less expensive but still not affordable.
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:09
add a comment |
7
But something can be less expensive but still not affordable.
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:09
7
7
But something can be less expensive but still not affordable.
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:09
But something can be less expensive but still not affordable.
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:09
add a comment |
Here are a few words that mean 'low-cost' that I can think of:
Inexpensive
Not costing a great deal; cheap.
Cheap
Low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.
and finally,
Economical
Giving good value or return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended.
Obviously affordable, but it's already been mentioned.
All definitions taken from the Oxford English Dictionary.
answered Dec 17 at 19:51
Lordology
35510
add a comment |
Here are a few words that mean 'low-cost' that I can think of:
Inexpensive
Not costing a great deal; cheap.
Cheap
Low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.
and finally,
Economical
Giving good value or return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended.
Obviously affordable, but it's already been mentioned.
All definitions taken from the Oxford English Dictionary.
answered Dec 17 at 19:51
Lordology
35510
add a comment |
Here are a few words that mean 'low-cost' that I can think of:
Inexpensive
Not costing a great deal; cheap.
Cheap
Low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.
and finally,
Economical
Giving good value or return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended.
Obviously affordable, but it's already been mentioned.
All definitions taken from the Oxford English Dictionary.
answered Dec 17 at 19:51
Lordology
35510
Here are a few words that mean 'low-cost' that I can think of:
Inexpensive
Not costing a great deal; cheap.
Cheap
Low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.
and finally,
Economical
Giving good value or return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended.
Obviously affordable, but it's already been mentioned.
All definitions taken from the Oxford English Dictionary.
answered Dec 17 at 19:51
Lordology
35510
answered Dec 17 at 19:51
Lordology
35510
answered Dec 17 at 19:51
Lordology
35510
answered Dec 17 at 19:51
Lordology
35510
35510
add a comment |
add a comment |
5
Actually, "cheaper" is probably the best equivalent to "less expensive".
– Hot Licks
Dec 17 at 14:08
4
The edit completely changes OP
– Mark Beadles
Dec 17 at 14:15
2
@MarkBeadles The edit also makes the question less internally consistent interchanging 'cheaper' and 'cheap'.
– Spagirl
Dec 17 at 14:19
It depends on the context and intention. So, economical, reasonable and even closeout could be appropriate alternatives.
– Eilia
Dec 17 at 19:54