1. at a low price; without spending much money
2. in a way that shows poor quality or little value

Examples

• You can buy fresh vegetables cheaply at the farmer’s market.
• The house was built cheaply and started falling apart after two years.
• She furnished her apartment cheaply by shopping at thrift stores.
• The company produces goods cheaply by using automated machinery.
• His suit looked cheaply made with loose threads and poor stitching.
• We ate cheaply during our trip by cooking our own meals.