price
/praɪs/
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The amount you pay for something, or the effort needed to keep a situation going.
Common Phrases
- market price—The typical cost of an item in the market
- price tag—A label showing the cost of an item
- pay the price—To suffer consequences for an action
Example Sentences
The price of the book is $10.
BeginnerWhat is the price for this service?
BeginnerThe price went up by 20% last week.
BeginnerWhat is the price you're willing to pay for success?
IntermediateThe price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
IntermediateInvestors must consider the hidden price of short-term gains.
IntermediateThe environmental price of industrialization is a growing concern.
AdvancedHistorians debate the human price of colonial expansion.
AdvancedThe moral price of compromise often outweighs the benefits.
Advanced
The amount of money that has to be paid to acquire a product, service, or asset.
Common Phrases
- market price—The price determined by supply and demand
- asking price—The price a seller is willing to accept
- price tag—A label showing the cost of an item
Example Sentences
The price of the book is $10.
BeginnerWhat is the price for this item?
BeginnerShe paid a high price for the car.
BeginnerThe price of gasoline has increased this week.
IntermediateWe need to compare the prices of different models.
IntermediateThe company announced a new price for their product.
IntermediateThe fluctuation in the stock price affects investors' decisions.
AdvancedReal estate prices in the city have been rising steadily.
AdvancedThe government is considering price controls to stabilize the market.
Advanced