Meaning & Definition of word "Afford"

Afford

/əˈfɔrd/

1. to have enough money or resources to be able to buy or do something.
- Example: I can't afford to buy a new car right now.
2. to provide or supply something.
- Example: This job affords me the opportunity to travel abroad.
3. to manage to do something without risking a negative outcome.
- Example: We can afford to take a little time off for vacation.

Middle English 'aford', from Old English 'afordan', based on 'foran' meaning 'before'.

afford to:

to have the financial means to do something

can't afford:

to lack the financial means to do something

afford risk:

to take a risk that one can handle or mitigate

affordability:

the quality of being affordable

affordability index:

a measurement of affordability for housing or goods

Meaning: to have enough cash

Example Sentence: I’m back in the game. I can afford it now.

Meaning: to manage or handle

Example Sentence: He can afford the time to chill with us.