can afford

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Definition of can afford in English English dictionary

can afford to
can allow oneself to
can't afford
To not have enough of something, especially money. It's said when something is too expensive
I can't afford it
it is out of my budget, it is too expensive; it is too difficult
can afford

    Hyphenation

    Can af·ford

    Turkish pronunciation

    kın ıfôrd

    Pronunciation

    /kən əˈfôrd/ /kən əˈfɔːrd/

    Etymology

    [ k&n, 'kan ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English , from Old English; akin to Old High German kan know, am able, Old English cnAwan to know; more at KNOW.

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