bargain
0 antonyms and opposites of bargain, grouped by meaning.
Noun — An item bought for noticeably less than its usual price; a good deal.
How to use bargain
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French bargaignier, tracing back to a Germanic root meaning "to borrow or lend" — the sense shifted over time from lending to trading and negotiating.
Full origin of bargain →Frequently asked questions
What does “bargain” mean?
The word “bargain” means an item bought for noticeably less than its usual price; a good deal. In plain terms, either a good deal on a purchase, or the act of negotiating one.
How do you pronounce “bargain”?
“Bargain” is pronounced BAH-guhn (/ˈbɑːɹɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “bargain” in a sentence?
Here is “bargain” used in a sentence: “At half price, that coat was an absolute bargain.”
What is another word for “bargain”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bargain” include agree, come to terms, contract, covenant, deal and do business.
What part of speech is “bargain”?
Depending on how it is used, “bargain” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “bargain” come from?
The word “bargain” comes from Old French. From Old French bargaignier, tracing back to a Germanic root meaning "to borrow or lend" — the sense shifted over time from lending to trading and negotiating.
Is “bargain” a common word?
“Bargain” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “bargain” have?
“Bargain” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an item bought for noticeably less than its usual price; a good deal.
What is the difference between bargain and haggle?
To "bargain" is to negotiate the terms of a deal, especially over price, and "haggle" is a near-synonym that stresses persistent back-and-forth over price. Haggling is a more insistent, drawn-out form of bargaining.
What is the difference between a bargain and a discount?
A "bargain" is an item bought for noticeably less than its usual price, a good deal from the buyer's point of view, while a "discount" is the price reduction itself offered by the seller. A discount can create a bargain, but the bargain is the deal the buyer ends up with.
What are common collocations with bargain?
"Bargain" often appears in phrases such as "bargain hunter," "bargain price," "drive a hard bargain," and "strike a bargain." "Drive a hard bargain" uses the negotiation sense, while "bargain price" uses the good-deal sense.