noun · neutral
affordability
UK/əˌfɔːdəˈbɪlɪti/US/əˌfɔːrdəˈbɪlɪti/af·ford·a·BIL·i·ty
the extent to which something is affordable; how easily people can pay for something, especially housing
Examples
“Housing affordability is a major concern for young families in the city.”
“Measures to improve affordability include subsidies and rent controls.”
“The report examined affordability across different income groups.”
Band 8 sentence
“Improving housing affordability requires long-term investment in social housing and measures to stabilise rent.”
Collocations
- housing affordability
- improve affordability
- affordability crisis
Word family
Common mistakes
Housing affordability are a problem.→Housing affordability is a problem.
The affordability of rent is low.→The affordability of rent is low.
Say it for a higher band
5cheapness→6cost→7+affordability
Synonyms
affordable housing
Easily confused
affordable
“Finding affordable housing is a key priority for the local council.”
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