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She wanted to buy the dress, but it was too expensive.

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Narrator

She wanted to buy the dress, but it was too expensive.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

If you want to buy that dress, make sure you have enough money because it might be expensive.

Describing Habits

She usually avoids expensive items, so she didn't buy the dress.

Asking About Others

Did she end up buying the dress, even though it was expensive?

Sharing Hypotheticals

She would have bought the dress if it hadn't been so expensive.

Rephrased versions

Formal

She desired to purchase the garment, however, its cost proved prohibitive.

Casual

She really liked the dress, but it cost too much.

Simpler English

She wanted the dress, but it was too pricey.

Phrases to learn

wanted to buy

To have a desire or intention to purchase something.

too expensive

Costing more than what is affordable or desirable.