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Adjective
Example: “This solution is cost-effective.”
Synonyms: economical
Antonyms: wasteful
Example: “The rise in costs seemed inexorable.”
Synonyms: unstoppable, relentless
Antonyms: avoidable, merciful
Noun
Example: “My estimation of the cost was too low.”
Synonyms: calculation, assessment
Antonyms: fact, measurement
Example: “He took a handkerchief from his pocket.”
Synonyms: cloth, tissue cloth
Antonyms:
Example: “The cost of treatment was prohibitive for many families.”
Synonyms: excessive, restrictive
Antonyms: affordable, permissive
Determiner
Example: “The book costs fifty dollars.”
Synonyms: 50
Adverb
Example: “The fees are prohibitively expensive for students.”
Synonyms: excessively
Antonyms: affordably
Example: “Guests receive complimentary drinks on arrival.”
Synonyms: free
Antonyms: paid
Example: “The price includes delivery.”
Synonyms: cost
Example: “Costs rose proportionally to demand.”
Synonyms: accordingly
Antonyms: disproportionately
Example: “I am free tomorrow.”
Synonyms: available
Antonyms: busy
Example: “The proposal is viable only if costs are reduced.”
/ˌnɑːtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/
Example: “Notwithstanding the cost, we proceeded.”
Synonyms: nonetheless, nevertheless, withal
/ˈfæktər/
Example: “Cost is an important factor.”
Synonyms: component, element, agent
/ˈestɪmeɪt/
Example: “We estimate the cost at $5,000.”
Synonyms: idea, reckon, figure
/rɪˈduːs/
Example: “We need to reduce costs.”
Synonyms: subjugate, subdue, contract
Antonyms: enlarge, blow up, magnify
/tʃiːp/
Example: “This ticket is cheap.”
Synonyms: garish, tawdry, brassy
Antonyms: expensive
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