“Cheap” or “Cheep”—Which to use?

“Cheap” or “Cheep”

Overview

cheap / cheep are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cheap: (adjective) relatively low in price or charging low prices. (adjective) embarrassingly stingy.

cheep: (noun) the short weak cry of a young bird.

Pronunciation

cheap: ch·IY·p

cheep: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “cheap”

…factory, could take advantage of cheap Arab labour pouring in from…
…prices are, however, not particularly cheap in relation to average incomes…
It is relatively cheap and fast to ride a
The revolution was driven by cheap energy in the form of…
…of rags, which led to cheap paper, which was a factor…
…area by the availability of cheap, skilled female labour, and his…
Cheap coal meant that industry was…
The cheap, easy-to-repair, and lease-friendly passenger minibus…
…Golden Age of Slashers, a cheap, dull, and bloodless concoction that's…
…which emphasized the use of cheap torpedo-armed vessels as a means…

Examples of “cheep”

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