Basic Details
Word: Cheap
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not expensive; low in price.
Synonyms: Inexpensive, low-cost, affordable
Antonyms: Expensive, costly, dear
Idioms and Phrases
- Cheap as chips: Used to describe something that is very inexpensive. Example: "These notebooks are cheap as chips, so I bought a whole stack."
- You get what you pay for: Suggests that the quality of something is often related to its price. Example: "The toy broke after one day; I guess you get what you pay for."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I found a cheap restaurant where we could enjoy a nice meal without spending too much money.
Example 2: The supermarket is having a sale, and many items are cheap this week.
Example 3: I wore a cheap t-shirt for today's picnic, so I wouldn't worry about getting it dirty.
Fun Fact
The word "cheap" comes from the Old English term "ceap," which means "barter" or "trade." This reflects the idea of value in terms of exchange.
Famous Quote
"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cheap" mean?
a) Very expensive
b) Not expensive
c) Very heavy
d) Very colourful
Answer: b) Not expensive
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cheap"?
a) Expensive
b) Inexpensive
c) Costly
d) Dear
Answer: b) Inexpensive
3. Which sentence uses "cheap" correctly?
a) The cheap car broke down immediately after buying it.
b) The cheap mountain was hard to climb.
c) The cheap cloud floated in the sky.
d) The cheap river flowed peacefully.
Answer: a) The cheap car broke down immediately after buying it.
4. Which idiom means the same as "cheap"?
a) You get what you pay for
b) Cheap as chips
c) Cost an arm and a leg
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: b) Cheap as chips
5. What is the opposite of "cheap"?
a) Affordable
b) Low-cost
c) Expensive
d) Inexpensive
Answer: c) Expensive
