At Any Cost

Pronunciation: /æt ˈɛni kɔst/

Definitions of at any cost

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate time, place, manner, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 I will protect my family at any cost.

A2 She was determined to win the race at any cost.

B1 The company was willing to expand internationally at any cost.

B2 The detective was determined to solve the case at any cost.

C1 The scientist was dedicated to finding a cure for the disease at any cost.

C2 The leader was willing to sacrifice everything for the success of the mission at any cost.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I will protect my family at any cost.

A2 She was determined to finish the race at any cost.

B1 The company was willing to negotiate at any cost to secure the deal.

B2 The detective was determined to solve the case at any cost.

C1 The politician was willing to compromise at any cost to pass the legislation.

C2 The scientist was dedicated to finding a cure for the disease at any cost.

Examples of at any cost in a Sentence

formal The company is determined to maintain its reputation at any cost.

informal I will make sure to get tickets to the concert at any cost.

slang I'm gonna ace this exam at any cost.

figurative She was willing to fight for her beliefs at any cost.

Grammatical Forms of at any cost

• past tense: at any costed
• plural: at any costs
• comparative: more at any cost
• superlative: most at any cost
• present tense: at any cost
• future tense: will at any cost
• perfect tense: have at any cost
• continuous tense: is at any costing
• singular: at any cost
• positive degree: at any cost
• infinitive: to at any cost
• gerund: at any costing
• participle: at any costed

Origin and Evolution of at any cost

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'at any cost' originated in English as a way to express the idea of achieving something no matter what the expense or sacrifice.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'at any cost' has come to be used more broadly to emphasize the importance of achieving a goal regardless of obstacles or challenges.