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prices

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈpɹaɪsəz// UK //pɹˈaɪsɪz// prices

n. the amount of money you must pay to buy something. You usually see these on tags in a shop or on a menu.

n. the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for goods or services. Plural form of price; often used collectively to discuss the general cost of living or market trends.


SIMPLE

The prices at this supermarket are very low.

CONTEXTUAL

The government is trying to control inflation because food prices are rising too quickly for most families.

COMPLEX

Economists monitor commodity prices closely as they serve as early indicators of shifts in global supply and demand across various industrial sectors.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural to refer to the general cost of goods in a specific market or economy.

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