C1 adjective محايد

bargain

/ˈbɑːrɡən/

Used as an attributive adjective to describe something that is offered at a price significantly lower than its standard value or worth. It implies a favorable transaction for the buyer, often suggesting a high value-to-cost ratio.

أمثلة

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1

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

2

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

3

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
bargain
Verb
bargain
صفة
bargain
مرتبط
bargaining
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'bar' in bargain. You are raising the 'bar' of what you get while keeping the price low.

اختبار سريع

The investor managed to purchase the startup's patents at a _______ price after the market crash.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: bargain

أمثلة

1

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

everyday

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

2

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

formal

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

3

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

informal

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

4

In economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.

academic

In economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.

5

Securing that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.

business

Securing that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
bargain
Verb
bargain
صفة
bargain
مرتبط
bargaining

تلازمات شائعة

bargain price a very low price
bargain hunter someone who looks for low-priced items
bargain basement the section of a store where cheap items are sold
bargain bin a container in a shop for discounted goods
bargain deal an agreement involving a low cost

العبارات الشائعة

into the bargain

in addition to other things mentioned

a bargain is a bargain

an agreement must be honored regardless of circumstances

real bargain

something that is extremely good value for money

يُخلط عادةً مع

bargain vs cheap

Cheap often implies low quality or tackiness, whereas bargain focuses on the high value relative to the low price.

bargain vs discounted

Discounted specifically means the price has been lowered from an original price, while a bargain just describes the low price itself.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

When used as an adjective, 'bargain' is strictly attributive, meaning it must come before a noun. You cannot say 'The car is very bargain'; instead, say 'It was a bargain car' or 'The car was a bargain' (noun usage).

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use 'bargain' as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'This watch is bargain'). It should be used as a noun in that position: 'This watch is a bargain.'

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'bar' in bargain. You are raising the 'bar' of what you get while keeping the price low.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Old French 'bargaignier', which meant to haggle or trade, ultimately linked to the idea of a business agreement.

أنماط نحوية

Attributive use only (placed before the noun) Non-gradable (usually doesn't take 'very' or 'more' in adjective form)
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السياق الثقافي

Bargain hunting is a significant consumer culture in English-speaking countries, especially during events like Black Friday or Boxing Day sales.

اختبار سريع

The investor managed to purchase the startup's patents at a _______ price after the market crash.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: bargain

كلمات ذات صلة

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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