Cost
verb
To require a specific amount of money to buy or do something.
The jacket costs $100.
Often appears as...
- cost a fortune
- cost a bundle
noun
The amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something.
The cost of the trip was very high.
Often appears as...
- cost of living
- cost of goods sold
verb
To result in the loss of something.
His mistakes cost him his job.
Often appears as...
- cost someone their job
- cost someone their life
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Disapproving
noun
Loss or damage resulting from a particular action or decision.
The cost of his decision was his family's happiness.
Often appears as...
- pay the cost
- bear the cost
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Disapproving
verb
To require a specific amount of money to buy or do something.
The jacket costs $100.
Often appears as...
- cost a fortune
- cost a bundle
noun
The amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something.
The cost of the trip was very high.
Often appears as...
- cost of living
- cost of goods sold
verb
To result in the loss of something.
His mistakes cost him his job.
Often appears as...
- cost someone their job
- cost someone their life
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Loss or damage resulting from a particular action or decision.
The cost of his decision was his family's happiness.
Often appears as...
- pay the cost
- bear the cost
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Fixed Price
When discussing cost as a verb, the price given is usually non-negotiable, as in a store price tag.
How much does this book cost?
Pro Tip 2/3Hypothetical Transactions
Use 'cost' to discuss the price of hypothetical or future purchases or actions.
Renting a larger apartment would cost more.
Pro Tip 3/3Past Purchases
For things already bought, use 'cost' to indicate the money spent in the past.
The wedding cost us a small fortune.
Pro Tip 1/3Fixed Price
When discussing cost as a verb, the price given is usually non-negotiable, as in a store price tag.
How much does this book cost?
Pro Tip 2/3Hypothetical Transactions
Use 'cost' to discuss the price of hypothetical or future purchases or actions.
Renting a larger apartment would cost more.
Pro Tip 3/3Past Purchases
For things already bought, use 'cost' to indicate the money spent in the past.
The wedding cost us a small fortune.
Pro Tip 1/3Fixed Price
When discussing cost as a verb, the price given is usually non-negotiable, as in a store price tag.
How much does this book cost?
Pro Tip 2/3Hypothetical Transactions
Use 'cost' to discuss the price of hypothetical or future purchases or actions.
Renting a larger apartment would cost more.
Pro Tip 3/3Past Purchases
For things already bought, use 'cost' to indicate the money spent in the past.
The wedding cost us a small fortune.
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Economics of climate...
question to you though I think a lot of people don't think there's a lot of logic to what you just said but you're an economist if carbon is a long term cost to the world what we don't I a lot of people don't understand why even get behind a carbon tax that was revenue neutral that scent that scent that
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But what about the long-term environmental effects? If gasoline use is less restricted by cost, this could also cause a huge surge in air pollution, an unintended consequence that's important to think about. explore other points of view. Ask yourself why so many people are drawn
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What happens to our...
comes with a high cost. As for the question of running out of space, the issue isn't so much about total land in the world as it is that large populations cluster together within cities. Most of the big cities in the world may run out of suitable burial grounds within a century.
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Green Home Makeover PIPE...
help keep the warmth in during the colder months while closing them during the day and summer will reflect the sun's rays and keep things cool and if you're renovating installing new windows with the Energy Star label that will reduce your heating & cooling costs by
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Bill Gates: The next...
Now I don't have an exact budget for what this would cost, but I'm quite sure it's very modest compared to the potential harm. The World Bank estimates that if we have a worldwide flu epidemic, global wealth will go down by over three trillion dollars
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Where does gold come...
that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram at a cost vastly exceeding the current value of gold. So that's not a very good solution.
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The life cycle of a...
driven by large corporations and the trend of fast fashion has cost the environment, the health of farmers, and driven questionable human labor practices. It's also turned fashion into the second largest polluter in the world after oil.
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
these cubs are raising more money per day than it costs to run that program every day so every day that these guys are on display we are saving the sumatran tiger in cringey sub national park with the help of kerry and son kainen
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Why do people join...
are protected under religious freedom. But when their practices involve harassment, threats, illegal activities, or abuse, the law can intervene. Believing in something should not come at the cost of your family and friends,
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Plato’s Allegory of the...
even if it costs you your friends and family, or stick with comfortable and familiar illusions? Truth or habit? Light or shadow? Hard choices, but if it's any consolation, you're not alone. There are lots of us down here.
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Economics of climate...
question to you though I think a lot of people don't think there's a lot of logic to what you just said but you're an economist if carbon is a long term cost to the world what we don't I a lot of people don't understand why even get behind a carbon tax that was revenue neutral that scent that scent that
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
But what about the long-term environmental effects? If gasoline use is less restricted by cost, this could also cause a huge surge in air pollution, an unintended consequence that's important to think about. explore other points of view. Ask yourself why so many people are drawn
Video examples
What happens to our...
comes with a high cost. As for the question of running out of space, the issue isn't so much about total land in the world as it is that large populations cluster together within cities. Most of the big cities in the world may run out of suitable burial grounds within a century.
Video examples
Green Home Makeover PIPE...
help keep the warmth in during the colder months while closing them during the day and summer will reflect the sun's rays and keep things cool and if you're renovating installing new windows with the Energy Star label that will reduce your heating & cooling costs by
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
Now I don't have an exact budget for what this would cost, but I'm quite sure it's very modest compared to the potential harm. The World Bank estimates that if we have a worldwide flu epidemic, global wealth will go down by over three trillion dollars
Video examples
Where does gold come...
that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram at a cost vastly exceeding the current value of gold. So that's not a very good solution.
Video examples
The life cycle of a...
driven by large corporations and the trend of fast fashion has cost the environment, the health of farmers, and driven questionable human labor practices. It's also turned fashion into the second largest polluter in the world after oil.
Video examples
Best Tiger Cub Moments...
these cubs are raising more money per day than it costs to run that program every day so every day that these guys are on display we are saving the sumatran tiger in cringey sub national park with the help of kerry and son kainen
Video examples
Why do people join...
are protected under religious freedom. But when their practices involve harassment, threats, illegal activities, or abuse, the law can intervene. Believing in something should not come at the cost of your family and friends,
Video examples
Plato’s Allegory of the...
even if it costs you your friends and family, or stick with comfortable and familiar illusions? Truth or habit? Light or shadow? Hard choices, but if it's any consolation, you're not alone. There are lots of us down here.
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Erin O'Toole
Canadian Politician
Helping parents to meet the everyday costs of raising their families, helping them lift themselves up to create a better life for their children and keeping them safe is what motivated me to get into public life, and it continues to drive me every day.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Loving others always costs us something and requires effort. And you have to decide to do it on purpose. You can't wait for a feeling to motivate you.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I think that the day a justice forgets that each decision comes at a cost to someone, then I think you start losing your humanity.
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G-Eazy
American Musician
What costs the world to you as a working kid fresh out of college costs nothing to you as a successful musician.
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Frankie Faison
American Actor
Respect is such a simple and easy thing to have and to give, and it doesn't cost anything.
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Stephanie Ruhle
American Journalist
Your life shouldn't necessarily cost exactly how much money you make.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing.
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Roger Ascham
English Writer
It is costly wisdom that is bought by experience.
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Tiny Tim
American Musician
Some of the best things in life cost just $2.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.
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Erin O'Toole
Canadian Politician
Helping parents to meet the everyday costs of raising their families, helping them lift themselves up to create a better life for their children and keeping them safe is what motivated me to get into public life, and it continues to drive me every day.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Loving others always costs us something and requires effort. And you have to decide to do it on purpose. You can't wait for a feeling to motivate you.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I think that the day a justice forgets that each decision comes at a cost to someone, then I think you start losing your humanity.
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G-Eazy
American Musician
What costs the world to you as a working kid fresh out of college costs nothing to you as a successful musician.
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Frankie Faison
American Actor
Respect is such a simple and easy thing to have and to give, and it doesn't cost anything.
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Stephanie Ruhle
American Journalist
Your life shouldn't necessarily cost exactly how much money you make.
Quote examples
Albert Camus
French Philosopher
A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing.
Quote examples
Roger Ascham
English Writer
It is costly wisdom that is bought by experience.
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Tiny Tim
American Musician
Some of the best things in life cost just $2.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.
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