Cost means how much money you need to pay for something. It shows the money value of an item or service.
The cost of the book is ten dollars.
What is the cost of this shirt?
Cost can mean what you lose or the bad result after an action. It is not always money. Sometimes, it means damage or harm.
The cost of the accident was very high.
He paid a cost for his mistake.
Cost as a verb means how much money you have to pay to buy or do something. It tells the price or value needed.
The new phone costs three hundred dollars.
How much does this jacket cost?
When something costs you, it means you lose something important because of it. This can be a job, time, or something else valuable.
His mistake cost him his job.
The delay cost us a lot of time.
Cost in business means how much money is needed to make or create a product. It includes materials, labor, and other expenses.
The cost of making this car is very high.
We must reduce the cost of production.
Cost can mean money you pay regularly for services like insurance or phone plans. It is the price to keep or use something.
The insurance cost is due next week.
Monthly costs for your phone plan vary.
The phrase 'at a cost' means you need to give up something or face problems to get what you want. It is often used to talk about sacrifices or consequences.
Success comes at a cost.
Freedom has its cost.
