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cost a fortuneto be very expensive; to cost a lot of money

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to be very expensive; to cost a lot of money

Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːst ə ˈfɔːrtʃən/

Korean meaning: 매우 비싸다, 돈이 엄청 많이 들다

Korean pronunciation: 코스트 어 **포**춘

Example Sentences

  • My phone repair cost a fortune - I could have bought a new one!
  • University education costs a fortune these days.
  • That wedding must have cost a fortune - they had three different cakes!

cost a fortune

VERB

//kɔːst ə ˈfɔːrtʃən//

to be very expensive; to cost a lot of money

cost a fortune concept
💡 Concept

a well-dressed customer stares in shock at a tiny diamond ring while the salesperson points to it with a confident smile. The customer's wallet lies completely empty on the counter with no bills remaining inside. The salesperson holds up the small but brilliant diamond ring that sparkles intensely under the store lights. The customer clutches their chest dramatically while their eyes bulge at the realization of the price. Other customers in the background also gasp and shake their heads at the astronomical cost. something that costs a fortune, requiring an enormous amount of money

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cost a fortune rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

This tiny portion cost a fortune - should have read that caution!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kɔːst ə ˈfɔːrtʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/kɒst ə ˈfɔːtʃuːn/

🌳Etymology

Rootfortun-
Suffix--e

Origin

fortune은 라틴어 'fortuna'(운명, 행운)에서 유래했으며, 원래 '운명의 여신이 주는 재물'이라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '많은 돈, 재산'을 뜻하게 되었죠.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My phone repair cost a fortune - I could have bought a new one!

University education costs a fortune these days.

😄 Fun example

That wedding must have cost a fortune - they had three different cakes!

Housing in Seoul costs a fortune compared to rural areas.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

cost an arm and a legbe very expensivecost a lotbe priceybreak the bank

Antonyms

cost nothingbe cheapbe affordable

Related

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