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expensive (adjective)

Costing a large amount of money; having a high price. It describes something that requires a significant financial outlay to purchase or maintain.

💬 Example

"Dining at that five-star restaurant is very expensive."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'EX' (extra) + 'PENSIVE' (thinking). If something is expensive, you have to do 'extra thinking' before you spen...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

This is the expensivest watch. → This is the most expensive watch.

The price is very expensive. → The price is very high. / The item is very expensive.

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