Affording — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈfȯrd/ af·ford

Meaning & Definition of Affording

Affording (verb)

  1. to manage to bear without serious detriment
  2. to be able to bear the cost of
  3. to make available, give forth, or provide naturally or inevitably

Affording (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have enough money for

    "we can't afford a new car this year"

    similar: going, swinging
    related: covering, expending, financing, outlaying, paying (for), ponying up, springing (for), picking up, purchasing, taking, acquiring, getting, obtaining, procuring, securing, bidding, offering, bankrolling, endowing, subsidizing, underwriting

Related Entry: Afford (verb)

Afford is a different word from Affording. The synonyms below are for afford, not for affording.

  1. to have enough money for

    "we can't afford a new car this year"

    similar: go, swing
    related: cover, expend, finance, outlay, pay (for), pony up, spring (for), pick up, purchase, take, acquire, get, obtain, procure, secure, bid, offer, bankroll, endow, subsidize, underwrite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Affording

The most common words with a similar meaning to Affording:

going, swinging

Related Words for Affording

covering, expending, financing, outlaying, paying (for), ponying up, springing (for), picking up, purchasing, taking, acquiring, getting, obtaining, procuring, securing, bidding, offering, bankrolling, endowing, subsidizing, underwriting

Word Forms of Affording

Inflections: afforded, affords

Origin & Etymology of Affording

respelling (after Latin borrowings with initial aff-) of Middle English iforthen, aforthen, going back to Old English geforðian "to send out, promote, carry out," from ge-, perfective prefix + forðian "to send out, promote," verbal derivative of forþ "forth, forward" com-, forth:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Affording

What does "Affording" mean?

"Affording" means to manage to bear without serious detriment. As a verb, it is defined as: to manage to bear without serious detriment.

What is another word for "Affording"?

Other words for "Affording" include going and swinging. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Affording" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Affording"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Affording". Common alternatives include going and swinging.

How do you use "Affording" in a sentence?

Examples of "Affording" in a sentence: "we can't afford a new car this year".

Is "Affording" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Affording" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Affording"?

"Affording" is pronounced /ə-ˈfȯrd/ and divided into syllables as af·ford.

What is the origin of the word "Affording"?

"Affording" comes from respelling (after Latin borrowings with initial aff-) of Middle English iforthen, aforthen, going back to Old English geforðian "to send out, promote, carry out," from ge-, perfective prefix + forðian "to send out, promote," verbal derivative of forþ "forth, forward" com-, forth:1. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Affording" meaning "to have enough money for"?

When "Affording" (verb) means to have enough money for, synonyms include going and swinging.