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expensive

Pronunciation: [/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/]

Word

Learn how to use expensive in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “cost”

(adjective) when something costs a lot of money. If a toy or a dress is very pricey, it's expensive.

Example

The new phone was very expensive, but I really wanted it.

Example

I couldn't buy the expensive shoes because they were out of my budget.

Example

Why do you think designer items are so expensive?

How to pronounce expensive

Pronunciation: [/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/]

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