Synonyms of cost

cost 1 of 2

noun

ˈkȯst 

1

as in expense

a payment made in the course of achieving a result

the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expense
• expenditure
• price
• outlay
• charge
• rate
• disbursement
• overhead
• outgo
• outflow
• tariff
• toll
• spending money
• tab
• pocket money

2

as in price

the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something

we can't afford the cost of a house just yet, so we're renting an apartment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• price
• fee
• rate
• damage
• freight
• charge
• price tag
• value
• ante
• bill
• market value
• sale
• figure
• valuation
• tariff
• reduction
• discount
• list price
• unit price
• fair market value
• surcharge
• service charge
• deduction
• sticker price
• price point
• deposit
• overcharge
• asking price
• invoice
• down payment
• carrying charge
• tab
• markdown
• check
• account

3

as in risk

the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal

they won the war, but at a terrible cost in lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• price
• expense
• risk
• sacrifice
• damages
• toll
• forfeiture
• forfeit
• ante
• mulct

cost

2 of 2

verb

as in to fetch

to have a price of

the raffle tickets cost a dollar each

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fetch
• bring
• sell (for)
• go (for)
• run
• demand
• come (to)
• exact
• total
• ask
• list (for)
• amount (to)
• command

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cost

Noun

The pain at the pump is compounded by elevated costs for food, electricity and housing. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

While land travel involves high costs for transportation, food, and things to do, cruising offers excellent value and comes with world-class dining, entertainment, and on-board activities all included in your fare. — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

Verb

Their use of buy now, pay later could mean your groceries are about to cost more, economists have found. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Smartphones are getting more expensive, with the iPhone 18 series expected to cost significantly more than the iPhone 17 series. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026