From Old English geforðian, “to further or carry out,” later developing the senses “to provide” and “to be able to bear the cost of.”
From Old English geforðian, “to further or carry out,” later developing the senses “to provide” and “to be able to bear the cost of.”
What does afford mean?
It means to have enough money or time for something, or to be able to accept a risk or consequence.
What grammar follows afford?
It can take a noun, as in afford a car, or a to-infinitive, as in afford to wait.
Can afford refer to time?
Yes. It can mean having enough time available, not only enough money.
What does cannot afford mean figuratively?
It means that an action or outcome would have consequences that are too serious to accept.
How is afford pronounced?
It is pronounced /əˈfɔrd/, with stress on the second syllable.