cost — the amount of money needed to buy or do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the amount of money needed to buy or do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːst/
Korean meaning: 비용, 가격
Korean pronunciation: **코**스트
Example Sentences
- This designer bag costs more than my monthly salary!
- The cost of education has increased dramatically.
- Being lazy will cost you your dreams.
cost
NOUN//kɔːst//
the amount of money needed to buy or do something
💡 Concept
The new bicycle cost him three months of savings.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kɔːst/
🇬🇧 UK/kɒst/
🌳Etymology
Rootcost
Origin
라틴어 'constare(함께 서다, 확고히 서다)'에서 유래되었습니다. 원래는 '가격이 확정되어 서다'라는 의미로, 물건의 값이 정해진 상태를 나타냈습니다.
🎵Rhyme
lostfrosttossed
lost
frost
tossed
🔗Collocations
high cost
cost of living
at all costs
cut costs
cost-effective
low cost
extra cost
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“This designer bag costs more than my monthly salary!”
“The cost of education has increased dramatically.”
“Being lazy will cost you your dreams.”
😄 Fun example
“How much does it cost to hire a bodyguard for my pet goldfish?”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
priceexpensefeechargerate
Antonyms
profitgainbenefit
Related
budgetmoneypaymentspendafford
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