1. the amount of money needed to buy or do something
2. something given up or lost in order to achieve something

1. to have a price of; to require payment of a specified amount
2. to cause someone to lose or give up something

Examples

• The cost of the new car was $25,000.
• We need to reduce costs to increase profits.
• The cost of his success was losing touch with old friends.
• That mistake cost him his job.
• How much does this book cost?
• The repairs will cost about $500.
• Her reckless driving cost her the championship.
• At what cost did they achieve victory?