Affords

Pronunciation: /əˈfɔrdz/

Definitions of affords

verb a verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being

Example Sentences

A1 Having a bicycle affords me the opportunity to go for a ride in the park.

A2 Living in a big city affords many cultural experiences.

B1 Working part-time affords me some extra money for savings.

B2 Investing in real estate affords the potential for long-term financial growth.

C1 Having a private jet affords the luxury of traveling to exotic destinations at a moment's notice.

C2 Being a successful entrepreneur affords the opportunity to make a positive impact on society.

Examples of affords in a Sentence

formal Investing in education affords individuals the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills.

informal Working hard affords you the chance to achieve your goals.

slang Saving up affords me the chance to splurge on things I want.

figurative Seeing the world through a different perspective affords us a deeper understanding of life.

Grammatical Forms of affords

• past tense: afforded
• plural: affords
• comparative: more afford
• superlative: most afford
• present tense: affords
• future tense: will afford
• perfect tense: has afforded
• continuous tense: is affording
• singular: afford
• positive degree: affords
• infinitive: to afford
• gerund: affording
• participle: affording

Origin and Evolution of affords

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'affords' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'afforder' which means 'to provide'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'affords' has retained its meaning of providing or offering something, but its usage has expanded to include various contexts such as opportunities, resources, or benefits.