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Cost

🇬🇧 UK /["/kɒst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kɔːst/"]/

Meaning of Cost

the amount of money that you need in order to buy, make or do something

In simple words: The amount of money needed to buy something.

Cost in a sentence

• The cost of the new car is very high.
• You need to consider the cost before making a decision.
• The cost of living has increased in many cities.
• He didn't realize the cost was so much until he saw the bill.
• When planning a project, it's important to keep the cost in mind.
• The cost of the concert tickets was worth it because the show was amazing.

How to use Cost

Use 'cost' to describe the price of goods or services. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written language, but avoid using it in very formal contexts where more specific terms might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

cost + object + amount

Memory hint

Think of 'cost' like counting coins; it’s all about money.

Related words

Collocations with Cost

• considerable
• high
• enormous
• carry
• have
• bear
• escalate
• go up
• increase
• reduction
• savings
• increase
• at a cost of
• cost to
• an increase in cost
• a reduction in cost
• at great cost
• considerable
• enormous
• great
• incur
• pay
• increase
• be associated
• be involved
• escalate
• considerable
• enormous
• great
• outweigh
• suffer
• count
• at cost (to)
• at a cost (to)
• at the cost of
• costs and benefits
• at all costs
• at any cost
• court
• legal
• administrative
• incur
• pay
• be awarded

Synonyms for Cost

• price
• expense
• charge
• fee
• valuation

Opposites of Cost

• free
• no cost

Common mistakes with Cost

• Using 'cost' in past tense improperly, like 'costed'.
• Confusing 'cost' with 'price' in terms of usage.
• Omitting the amount, e.g., saying 'This costs...' without stating the price.

Frequently asked questions about Cost

What does Cost mean?

The amount of money needed to buy something.

What is the definition of Cost?

the amount of money that you need in order to buy, make or do something

How do you use Cost in a sentence?

The cost of the new car is very high.

Can you give another example of Cost?

You need to consider the cost before making a decision.

What are synonyms for Cost?

Common alternatives include price, expense, charge, fee, valuation.

What is the opposite of Cost?

Opposite meanings include free, no cost.

What words go with Cost?

It commonly pairs with considerable, high, enormous, carry, have, bear, escalate, go up, increase, reduction, savings, increase, at a cost of, cost to, an increase in cost, a reduction in cost, at great cost, considerable, enormous, great, incur, pay, increase, be associated, be involved, escalate, considerable, enormous, great, outweigh, suffer, count, at cost (to), at a cost (to), at the cost of, costs and benefits, at all costs, at any cost, court, legal, administrative, incur, pay, be awarded.

What are common mistakes when using Cost?

Using 'cost' in past tense improperly, like 'costed'. Confusing 'cost' with 'price' in terms of usage. Omitting the amount, e.g., saying 'This costs...' without stating the price.

How do you pronounce Cost?

US: /["/kɔːst/"]/, UK: /["/kɒst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cost?

Use 'cost' to describe the price of goods or services. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written language, but avoid using it in very formal contexts where more specific terms might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Cost?

"Cost" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.