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expensive
adjective · Say it: ik-SPEN-siv
What it means
Foundationcosting a lot of money
The new trainers were too expensive, so Mum bought a cheaper pair.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- costly
- dear
- pricey
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- cheap
- inexpensive
More examples
- Holidays abroad can be expensive during the summer.
Where the word comes from
It comes from the Latin word 'expendere', meaning to pay out.
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