Entry Word: price

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something <I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had>

Synonyms charge, cost, fee, figure

Related Words list price, market value, rate, tariff, unit price; carrying charge, overcharge, surcharge; deduction, discount, markdown, reduction, sale; deposit; down payment; account, bill, check, invoice, tab

2 the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal <I finished the essay, but the price was losing a nightʼs sleep>

Synonyms cost

Related Words expense, toll; forfeit, penalty, sacrifice

3 something offered or given in return for a service performed <there was a price on the criminalʼs head> — see reward