How Do You Spell AFFORDS?

Pronunciation: [ɐfˈɔːdz] (IPA)

The word "affords" is spelled with two "f"s despite being pronounced with only one "f" sound. This pronunciation can be represented with the IPA phonetic transcription /əˈfɔrdz/. The double "ff" in the spelling is a result of the word's origin from the Old English "afordian". Over time, the spelling remained the same while the pronunciation changed, causing confusion for some English learners. Proper spelling and pronunciation of words is essential for effective communication in written and spoken language.

AFFORDS Meaning and Definition

  1. Affords is a verb that, when used transitively, means to provide or offer something, especially an opportunity or a benefit. It indicates the act of making something available or accessible for a particular purpose or use. It suggests that an opportunity, advantage, or resource is being extended or provided to someone or something.

    In a broader sense, "affords" also implies the ability to comfortably bear or provide a specific thing, either materially or financially. It suggests that the necessary means, such as time, money, or resources, are available for the attainment or indulgence of something.

    The term "affords" can also express the concept of granting or allowing someone to do or have something. It denotes the permission or possibility to experience or possess a particular thing or right.

    Furthermore, when used in a general context, "affords" might refer to the act of giving consideration, attention, or importance to something. It implies that a person or entity is providing due regard or significance to a matter or subject.

    In summary, "affords" conveys the ideas of providing, offering, granting, granting permission, making accessible, and bearing the cost or effort of something. It encapsulates the act of making available, bestowing, or accommodating resources, advantages, opportunities, or even attentiveness.

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Etymology of AFFORDS

The word "affords" is derived from the Middle English word "afforthen", which was formed by combining the prefix "a-" (meaning "on" or "to") and the word "forthen" (meaning "to supply" or "to furnish"). "Forthen" itself can be traced back to the Old English word "forscrǣdan", meaning "to provide" or "to grant". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, ultimately resulting in the modern word "affords".

Similar spelling words for AFFORDS

Conjugate verb Affords

CONDITIONAL

I would afford
we would afford
you would afford
he/she/it would afford
they would afford

FUTURE

I will afford
we will afford
you will afford
he/she/it will afford
they will afford

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have afforded
we will have afforded
you will have afforded
he/she/it will have afforded
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PAST

I afforded
we afforded
you afforded
he/she/it afforded
they afforded

PAST PERFECT

I had afforded
we had afforded
you had afforded
he/she/it had afforded
they had afforded

PRESENT

I afford
we afford
you afford
he/she/it affords
they afford

PRESENT PERFECT

I have afforded
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they have afforded
I am affording
we are affording
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