expensive
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Costing a lot of money.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
costly
pricey
Antonyms
cheap
inexpensive
Usage notes
Often followed by "for," as in "too expensive for us."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The hotel near the beach was too _____ for their budget."
Answer: expensive
In your own words, what does "expensive" mean?
Costing a lot of money.
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