# cheaper

/ˈtʃipɝ/ (US) · /tʃˈiːpɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cheaper
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

costing less money than something else. You use this when comparing the price of two items.

For teachers: the comparative form of cheap, indicating a lower price or cost relative to another item or a previous state.

## Examples

- This blue shirt is cheaper than the red one.
- Buying groceries in bulk is often cheaper in the long run, even if the initial cost seems high.
- While the initial investment in solar panels is significant, the long-term energy costs are substantially cheaper than relying solely on the traditional power grid.

## Pitfalls

- Not "This is more cheaper." but "This is cheaper." — Learners often use 'more' with comparative adjectives that already end in '-er'. 'Cheaper' is a one-syllable adjective and does not take 'more'.

## Usage notes

- The comparative form of the adjective 'cheap'; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison.

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