expensive
Translation
expensive, costly
Examples
This watch is very expensive.
This watch is very expensive.
It's expensive to live in London.
It's expensive to live in London.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is expensive This watch is very expensive.
It is expensive ((to-inf)) It's expensive to live in London.
Similar Words
Synonyms: costly, pricey; Antonyms: cheap, inexpensive
Etymology
From Latin 'expendere' (to pay out), from 'ex-' (out) + 'pendere' (to weigh).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' as 'out' and 'pense' as 'money' (like pennies). Money goes out.