cost
Translation
cost, price, expense
Examples
What is the cost of this book?
What is the cost of this book?
The high cost of living is a problem.
The high cost of living is a problem.
We must consider the additional costs.
We must consider the additional costs.
Grammar Patterns
the ~ of (sth.) the price or expense of (sth.) The cost of living is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: price, expense, charge, fee
Etymology
From Latin 'constare', meaning 'to stand together, to cost'.
Memory Tips
The noun and the verb 'to cost' have the same form, which makes it easy to remember.