Pronunciation: /kɔst/
noun the amount of money that is required or spent in order to buy, produce, or do something
A1 The cost of the book is $10.
A2 The cost of living in this city is quite high.
B1 We need to consider the cost of maintenance before buying a car.
B2 The cost of healthcare is a major concern for many families.
C1 The cost of the project exceeded our initial budget.
C2 The cost of the new technology is justified by its efficiency and productivity benefits.
verb to require the payment of (a specified sum of money) before it can be acquired or done
A1 The bus ticket cost five dollars.
A2 How much does it cost to park here for an hour?
B1 The repair work on my car is going to cost a lot of money.
B2 I had no idea that traveling to that country would cost so much.
C1 The new technology will cost millions to implement across the company.
C2 The extravagant wedding ceremony ended up costing a fortune.
formal The cost of living in this city is quite high compared to other areas.
informal I'm not sure if I can afford the cost of going to that concert.
slang I can't believe how much that new phone costs, it's highway robbery!
figurative The cost of success often includes sacrifices and hard work.
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