"cheaper" meaning in English

See cheaper in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|comparative adjective}} cheaper
  1. comparative form of cheap: more cheap Tags: comparative, form-of Form of: cheap (extra: more cheap)
    Sense id: en-cheaper-en-adj-gldxLIH4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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