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Wordabulary

cost

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

The amount of money needed to buy or do something.

"The cost of the repairs was higher than we expected."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Usage notes

Common in the phrase "at the cost of", meaning at the expense of something else.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the repairs was higher than we expected."

Answer: cost

In your own words, what does "cost" mean?

The amount of money needed to buy or do something.

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