What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
affordable
Example
The hotel room was affordable for our budget. [affordable: adjective]
Example
I found an affordable apartment in the city. [affordable: adjective]
reasonable
Example
The seller offered a reasonable price for the used car. [reasonable: adjective]
Example
It's reasonable to expect employees to work during business hours. [reasonable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reasonable is more commonly used than affordable in everyday language. Reasonable is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while affordable is more specific and often used in the context of financial accessibility.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between affordable and reasonable?
Both affordable and reasonable are versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
