Cost Definition
cost
noun
- the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
- the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold); "the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver"; "he puts a high price on his services"; "he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection"
- value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; "the cost in human life was enormous"; "the price of success is hard work"; "what price glory?"
verb
- be priced at; "These shoes cost $100"
- require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice; "This mistake cost him his job"
"Cost" in song lyrics
See how cost is used in real songs:
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"And if I call on em, you're gonna pay the cost"
Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Just Kickin' Lyrics -
"All that glitter and gloss won't even cost"
Aceyalone — Never Come Back -
"But I'm cool down here boss, whatever the cost"
Aceyalone f/ Goapele — Moonlit Skies
Words that rhyme with cost
Usage tips for "cost"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cost" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cost to find words that pair well.