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cost

1 of 2noun
/kɔst/
Forms:costs
1

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

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  • He compared the cost of various insurance plans.
  • He was unaware of the cost of the repair.
  • She was surprised by the low cost of the shoes.
  • The cost of public transport is increasing.
  • The cost of the dress was more than she could afford.
2

the value or price that needs to be paid, whether in terms of money, effort, or sacrifice, to obtain something

Synonyms:
tollprice
3

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

Synonyms:
monetary valueprice