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How to pronounce cost
Say it like this: /kɒst/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does cost mean?
verbTo incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price.
“This shirt cost $50, while this was cheaper at only $30.”
To cause something to be lost; to cause the expenditure or relinquishment of.
“Trying to rescue the man from the burning building cost them their lives.”
To require to be borne or suffered; to cause.
“to do him wanton rites, which cost them woe”
nounAmount of money (or time, etc.) that is required or used.
“We have to cut costs if we want to avoid bankruptcy.”
A negative consequence or loss that occurs or is required to occur.
“The army won the battle decisively, but at a cost of many lives.”
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