# affording

Pronunciation: US say "uh-FORD-ing" /əˈfoɹdɪŋ/; UK say "uh-FAWD-ing" /əˈfɔːdɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of afford. — present participle and gerund of afford
   - Simple: The -ing form of afford. Use it to name the action, or after a noun to describe it.
   - _Affording childcare has become a real challenge for many young parents._
   - _The balcony, affording a sweeping view of the bay, quickly became her favorite spot._

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