Word of the day
To have enough money to buy something
verb
The English word
afford
English never changes here, whatever language you are reading in.
When to use it
This verb almost never stands alone: it nearly always follows an ability word, usually in a negative sentence or in a question about whether the money is there. After it you can put a noun or the to-form of another verb. It also stretches beyond money - you can use it for time you cannot spare or a risk you cannot take.
Examples
We can't afford a new car this year.
I can't afford to take any more time off work.
Goes with
can't afford the rent
can't afford to wait
could never afford it
Check yourself
Complete the sentence with the English word above.
1. They'd love to travel more, but they can't ___ it right now.
Show the answer
afford