Meaning
To have enough money to pay for something.
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Word origin
From Old English geforthian, meaning to carry out or to manage.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- geforthian
Grammar
Examples
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"Afford" nearly always follows can, could or cannot.
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The question asks whether you have enough money.
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"Afford to do something" also works: she could afford to travel.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 11: afford, murderer, usual and 7 more words.