price
word
/ˈpɹaɪs/
prys
/pɹˈaɪs/
prys
Definition
The price of something is the amount of money you must pay to buy it. It can also mean the cost or negative result of getting something.
Usage & Nuances
Common with verbs like 'pay', 'set', 'raise', 'lower', and 'compare': 'pay a price', 'set a price', 'price goes up'. Don't confuse 'price' (money amount) with 'prize' (an award). In phrases like 'at any price' or 'pay the price', the meaning is often figurative.
Spanish: precioPortuguese (BR): preçoPortuguese (PT): preçoChinese (Simplified): 价格Chinese (Traditional): 價格Hindi: कीमतArabic: سعر - ثمنBengali: মূল্য - দামRussian: ценаJapanese: 値段 - 価格Vietnamese: giáKorean: 가격Turkish: fiyatUrdu: قیمتIndonesian: harga
Example Sentences
At this price, it's probably not worth it.
natural
What is the price of this shirt?
basic
The price is too high for me.
basic
We should compare the prices before we buy.
basic
Gas prices have gone up again this week.
natural
They won the deal, but they paid a price for it.
natural