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cost
noun
verb
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
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noun
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
“the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver”
noun
value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
“the cost in human life was enormous”
noun
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
verb
require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice
“This mistake cost him his job”
verb
be priced at
“These shoes cost $100”
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the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver
he puts a high price on his services
he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection
the cost in human life was enormous
the price of success is hard work
what price glory?
This mistake cost him his job
These shoes cost $100
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