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Cheaply Definition & Meaning

cheaply
adverb
  1. in a stingy manner; "their rich uncle treated them rather chintzily"
  2. in a cheap manner; "a cheaply dressed woman approached him in the bar"
  3. with little expenditure of money; "I bought this car very cheaply"

"Cheaply" in song lyrics

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  • "how to decorate a multi-purpose room cheaply"
    AOL — AOL
  • "live cheaply"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how to landscape a yard cheaply"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does cheaply mean?
in a stingy manner; "their rich uncle treated them rather chintzily" in a cheap manner; "a cheaply dressed woman approached him in the bar" with little expenditure of money; "I bought this car very cheaply"
What part of speech is cheaply?
Cheaply is an adverb.
How many definitions does cheaply have?
Cheaply has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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