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
- The cost of an action or deed.
- Value; estimation; excellence; worth.
- (transitive) To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on.
- (transitive) To find out what something costs
- (transitive, obsolete) To pay the price of; to make reparation for.
- (transitive, obsolete) To set a price on; to value; to prize.
- (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
- prices
- prize
- pricing
- priced
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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