cheap substitute

Frequency: 7.813.5 per million words

a low-cost but often lower-quality replacement

substituteADJECTIVE + substitute

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cheap

Examples (10)

  • Many people are looking for a cheap substitute for butter.
  • This artificial sweetener is a cheap substitute for sugar.
  • The store offered a cheap substitute for the brand-name product.
  • He was disappointed to find only a cheap substitute available.
  • Don't settle for a cheap substitute if you can afford the real thing.
  • The market was flooded with cheap substitutes for natural fibers.
  • She was forced to use a cheap substitute due to budget constraints.
  • While it's a cheap substitute, it doesn't offer the same nutritional value.
  • The company is known for providing cheap substitutes for premium goods.
  • Is there anything better than this cheap substitute for olive oil?