AFFORD - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
be able to spare or give up
Example: I can't afford to spend two hours with this person
Categories: Spend, Expend, Drop
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
have the financial means to do something or buy something
Example: We can't afford to send our children to college; Can you afford this car?
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
afford access to
Example: the door opens to the patio; The French doors give onto a terrace
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "afford" comes from Proto-Germanic *furþą. It started in Proto-Germanic *furþōną. Then it appeared in Old English forþian. Later, people used it in Middle English afforthen. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Old Norse: forða
- Icelandic: forða
🔗 Related Words
– A related word in the same word family.
forth – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.