1. This isn't as cheap as any other sofa in this shop.
2. This is the most expensive soaf in this shop.
3. There are other sofas that are cheaper.
(What does #1 mean, #1 or #2?)
The words "cheap" and "inexpensive" mean approximately the same thing, but they carry different connotations. "Cheap" implies that the inexpensive goods (sofa, in this case) are not well made, whereas "inexpensive" is simply referring to the price in comparison to something else.
Basically, all three end up meaning the same thing, but with variation of wording.
(Also, watch spelling ~~> sofa <~~ in #2.)
Thank you. Then you mean #1 is the same as #2?
Yes, 1 and 2 and 3 all mean about the same thing.
In the given statements, #1 means that the sofa being referred to is not as cheap as any other sofa in the shop.
To understand the meaning of #1 and #2, we can look at the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives used in these statements. Adjectives can be modified to indicate the degree of comparison.
In statement #1, the comparative form "as cheap as" is used. It means that the price of the sofa being referred to is not equal to or lower than the price of any other sofa in the shop. It suggests that the sofa may be more expensive compared to the other options.
In statement #2, the superlative form "the most expensive" is used. It means that the price of the sofa being referred to is the highest among all the sofas in the shop. It suggests that this sofa is more expensive than any other option available.
Therefore, #1 implies that the sofa is not the cheapest among the options, but it does not necessarily mean it is the most expensive. #2 indicates that the sofa is the most expensive among all the sofas in the shop.