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price

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of price

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 of price

ante, charge, cost, damage, fee, figure, freight, price tag
Words Related to price

fair market value, market value, valuation, value

asking price, list price, sticker price

price point, rate, tariff, unit price

carrying charge, overcharge, service charge (also service fee), 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 project, but the price was losing a nightʼs sleep
Synonyms of price

cost
Words Related to price

expense, toll

damages, forfeit, forfeiture, mulct, sacrifice

ante, risk

3 something offered or given in return for a service performed

  • there was a price on the criminalʼs head
Synonyms of price

bounty, reward
Words Related to price

bonus, lagniappe, premium

bonanza, jackpot, treasure trove

award, decoration, distinction, honor, plume, prize, trophy

gratuity, tip

desert(s), wages

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