Word COST: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

cost

🇺🇸 [kɒst]

Meanings

The amount of money required to purchase something, or the value of something in terms of resources or effort used in its production.

Examples

• The cost of the car was too high for my budget.
• The company is trying to reduce operational costs.
• She was shocked by the cost of the wedding dress.

Synonyms

price • expense • charge

Antonyms

profit • gain • income