Simple meaning
What does Cost mean?
Cost means how much money something is worth or needs.
Dictionary definition
The amount of money needed to buy or do something.
Example sentences
Cost in a sentence
easy
The notebook cost three dollars.
medium
We checked the cost before choosing supplies.
hard
Lower cost options helped the club stay within its plan.
Synonyms
Words like Cost
pricePrice is the amount asked for an item.
expenseExpense is money spent.
Antonyms
Opposite words
freeFree means no cost.
saveSaving can lower what you spend.
Word family
Cost word family
Base word
cost
noun
costs
Amounts of money for different items.
adjective
costly
Costing a lot of money.
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Practice 1
What does cost mean?
Cost tells the money amount for something.
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