cost

US /kɔ:st/

UK /kɒst/

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noun

  • A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
  • The price you pay for something

verb

  • To make someone suffer or lose something of value

Examples

If you win your case you will normally be awarded costs.

The raid was foiled, but at a cost: an injured officer who was lucky to escape with his life. He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health.