Basic Details
Word: Afford
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To have enough money or ability to buy something or do something.
Synonyms: Manage, Bear, Provide
Antonyms: Cannot afford, Lacking
Idioms and Phrases
- Can't afford to miss: Used when something is very important and should not be skipped. Example: "The school play is tonight, and I can't afford to miss it!"
- Afford someone a chance: To give someone an opportunity. Example: "The teacher decided to afford him a chance to improve his grades by offering extra help."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We would love to go on holiday, but we can't afford it right now.
Example 2: She worked hard to afford her new bicycle.
Example 3: If you save some pocket money each week, you will be able to afford that video game.
Fun Fact
The word "afford" comes from the Old English word "for," which means "to bring forth." Over time, it evolved to mean having the means to provide or accomplish something.
Famous Quote
"It's not about how much money you make; it's about how much you can afford to give." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "afford" mean?
a) To eat
b) To have the money or ability for something
c) To shout
d) To run fast
Answer: b) To have the money or ability for something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "afford"?
a) Ignore
b) Manage
c) Curse
d) Dance
Answer: b) Manage
3. What is the opposite of "afford"?
a) Supply
b) Lacking
c) Provide
d) Share
Answer: b) Lacking
4. Which sentence uses "afford" correctly?
a) I can't afford to buy a new book this month.
b) She can afford to swim gracefully.
c) They afford a lot of cookies every day.
d) The dog cannot afford to bark.
Answer: a) I can't afford to buy a new book this month.
5. What does "can't afford to miss" indicate?
a) Something not important
b) Something enjoyable
c) Something important to attend
d) Something dangerous
Answer: c) Something important to attend
