How Do You Spell AFFORD?

Pronunciation: [ɐfˈɔːd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "afford" can be a bit tricky for non-native English speakers. It is spelled as /əˈfɔːrd/, which means that the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by the "f" sound and then the long "o" sound. The double "f" indicates a stressed syllable, while the "ord" is pronounced with a rounded "o" sound. To help remember the spelling, try breaking it down into "a" + "ford", with "a" being the first syllable and "ford" representing the rest of the word.

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AFFORD Meaning and Definition

  1. Afford is a transitive verb that refers to the capacity or ability to pay for or provide something, typically in a financial context. It implies the availability of enough resources or means for acquiring or undertaking a particular action or possession. When someone can "afford" something, it means they have sufficient funds or resources to purchase or engage in it without causing hardship or financial strain.

    In general, the concept of affordability extends beyond monetary matters and can also relate to time, effort, or opportunity. It may encompass the availability of the necessary time or resources to devote to a particular activity or to pursue a specific goal. Affordability can also refer to the feasibility or practicality of taking on a responsibility or commitment, considering the associated demands, costs, or consequences.

    However, it should be noted that affordability is subjective and can vary from person to person based on individual circumstances, priorities, and income levels. What one person may consider affordable, another may not. Additionally, the concept of affordability can be influenced by factors such as inflation, economic conditions, personal financial goals, or lifestyle choices.

    In conclusion, "afford" signifies the ability to obtain or participate in something, whether it be a product, service, experience, or opportunity, without causing financial, temporal, or other burdens that exceed one's means or capabilities.

  2. To yield or produce; to be able to bear expenses; to grant.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of AFFORD

The word "afford" originated from Old English, specifically from the combination of the prefix "a-" (meaning "on", "to", or "towards") and the verb "fordian" (meaning "to provide" or "to supply"). Together, they formed the word "aforthan", which eventually evolved into "afford" in Middle English. The term essentially conveys the idea of providing or supplying something, often in reference to having the means or ability to do so.

Idioms with the word AFFORD

  • cannot afford The idiom "cannot afford" means that someone does not have the financial resources or means to pay for or obtain something. It indicates a lack of affordability or the inability to afford a particular item, service, or opportunity.
  • can ill afford, at cannot afford The idiom "can ill afford" or "cannot afford" means that one is unable to bear the cost or consequences of something due to financial constraints or limited resources. It implies that engaging in a particular action or incurring a specific expense would be highly undesirable or detrimental to one's financial stability or overall well-being.

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Conjugate verb Afford

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have afforded
you would have afforded
he/she/it would have afforded
we would have afforded
they would have afforded
I would have afford
you would have afford
he/she/it would have afford
we would have afford
they would have afford

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been affording
you would have been affording
he/she/it would have been affording
we would have been affording
they would have been affording

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would afford
you would afford
he/she/it would afford
we would afford
they would afford

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be affording
you would be affording
he/she/it would be affording
we would be affording
they would be affording

FUTURE

I will afford
you will afford
he/she/it will afford
we will afford
they will afford

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be affording
you will be affording
he/she/it will be affording
we will be affording
they will be affording

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have afforded
you will have afforded
he/she/it will have afforded
we will have afforded
they will have afforded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been affording
you will have been affording
he/she/it will have been affording
we will have been affording
they will have been affording

IMPERATIVE

you afford
we let´s afford

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to afford

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was affording
you were affording
he/she/it was affording
we were affording
they were affording

PAST PARTICIPLE

afforded

PAST PERFECT

I had afforded
you had afforded
he/she/it had afforded
we had afforded
they had afforded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been affording
you had been affording
he/she/it had been affording
we had been affording
they had been affording

PRESENT

I afford
you afford
he/she/it affords
we afford
they afford

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am affording
you are affording
he/she/it is affording
we are affording
they are affording

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

affording

PRESENT PERFECT

I have afforded
you have afforded
he/she/it has afforded
we have afforded
they have afforded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been affording
you have been affording
he/she/it has been affording
we have been affording
they have been affording

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it afford

SIMPLE PAST

I afforded
you afforded
he/she/it afforded
we afforded
they afforded

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