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cost

/ˈkɑst/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The amount that must be paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain something.

    - "The cost of living in New York City is high."
    - "The cost of the repair was unexpectedly high."
    - "The cost of the product includes taxes."
  • Noun

    A sacrifice or loss.

    - "The cost of winning the game was a broken leg."
    - "The cost of success is hard work and dedication."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɒst/



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  2. /ˈkɔst/



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  4. /ˈkɔst/



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  6. /ˈkɔst/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with cost
coast , boast , toast , moist , recoast
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Cost (es) : Ask, consult

  2. Cost (it) : Edge, border

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Coast (en) : The land along the shore of a large body of water.

  2. Costa (es) : A strip of land alongside a sea or lake.

Variants
List of all variants of cost that leads to same result
at all costs , at cost , cost , costless , costlessly , costs , costed , costing , cost accountant , cost accountants , cost accounting , cost accountings , cost-benefit , cost-effective , cost-effectiveness , cost-effectivenesses , cost-efficient , cost of living , cost-of-living index , cost-of-living indexes , cost-plus
Forms
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costs, costing

Etymology
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Old English 'costan' (money, expense), from 'coste' (to cost).

Trivia
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  1. The word 'cost' comes from the Old English word 'costan', which means 'money, expense'.

  2. In the United States, the term 'cost of living' refers to the amount of money needed to maintain a certain standard of living.

  3. The term 'opportunity cost' refers to the cost of giving up the next best alternative when making a choice.

Related Concepts
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  1. Price: The amount of money that must be paid for a good or service.

  2. Expense: A payment made or an amount spent for something.

  3. Value: The worth or importance of something.

Culture
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In literature, 'cost' often symbolizes the sacrifices or consequences of an action. In art, 'cost' can be represented through various mediums, such as paintings depicting the financial burdens of society.

How to Memorize "cost"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine coins or banknotes representing the cost.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'cost' with the concept of 'payment' or 'expense'.

  3. mnemonics

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