ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Price

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹaɪ̯s/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Price is a noun meaning The cost required to gain possession of something.

Meaning

The cost required to gain possession of something.

More Meanings

  1. The cost of an action or deed.
  2. Value; estimation; excellence; worth.
  3. (transitive) To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on.
  4. (transitive) To find out what something costs
  5. (transitive, obsolete) To pay the price of; to make reparation for.
  6. (transitive, obsolete) To set a price on; to value; to prize.
  7. (transitive, colloquial, dated) To ask the price of.

Example Sentences

Her price is far above rubies.
I paid a high price for my folly.
We can afford no more at such a price.
new treasures still, of countless price

Word Forms

Synonyms for price

Depending on context, synonyms include esteem, evaluate, worthen, appraise, apprise, apprize.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cost, toll, damage, charge, purchase, sale.

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