afford
verb12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4
To be only just able to pay for something.
To be almost unable to pay for something.
To be able to pay for something without difficulty.
well afford6.5
To be able to pay for something without difficulty, often used to emphasize the ability.
ill afford6.2
Used to say that one should not do something, because they do not have the money, time, or right to do it.
A softer way to say one cannot afford something.
just afford6.0
To be only just able to pay for something.
To be only just able to pay for something, emphasizing the narrow margin.
can afford9.5
To have enough money to pay for something.
To not have enough money to pay for something (also can't afford).
To have enough money to pay for something.
To not have enough money to pay for something.