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price

n. C / U
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈpɹaɪs// UK //pɹˈaɪs// price Archaic General-service Informal

n. the amount of money you must pay to buy something. It can also mean the bad things you have to deal with to get what you want.

n. the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something. In a figurative sense, it refers to the cost or sacrifice involved in achieving an objective.


SIMPLE

The price of the book is ten dollars.

CONTEXTUAL

The store lowered the price of winter coats to make room for the new spring collection.

COMPLEX

While the technological advancements brought significant convenience, the price of such progress was a noticeable decline in personal privacy and data security.

Synonyms
Usage

Countable when referring to specific costs; uncountable in abstract economic contexts or when discussing value in general.

Pitfall

What is the price of this?How much does this cost?While 'price' is correct, learners often use it as a verb or in awkward phrasing when 'cost' is more natural for asking about a total.

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