cheap; bargain; to give an advantage
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
cheap; low-priced
Used to describe the price of goods or services being lower than average.
The vegetables at this supermarket are very cheap.
This clothing was very cheap after the discount, it only cost fifty yuan.
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This hot pot restaurant has generous portions and low prices, so many people come to eat here.
Online shopping is often cheaper than buying goods at physical stores.
It's cheaper to buy clothes during off-season sales.
noun
unearned benefit; kickback
neutralRefers to benefits or advantages gained without proper effort or right.
Some people always like to take unearned benefits from the public.
Don't try to take advantage of me, I won't be fooled.
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He gained a lot by taking small unearned benefits.
Some people in this project use their authority to gain unearned benefits.
Taking advantage of others is an immoral act.
verb
to give an advantage; to let off easy
neutralUsed to indicate that someone is granted a special benefit or allowed to avoid a penalty.
I'll let you off easy this time, don't make the same mistake next time.
The boss gave him a break and didn't deduct his monthly bonus.
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The judge saw it was his first offense, gave him leniency and sentenced him to probation.
Due to the transportation delay this time, the company gave the customer a break by waiving the shipping fee.
Seeing that he admitted his mistake voluntarily, the teacher gave him leniency and didn't give him a demerit.