Meaning of cost in English
US /kɑst/ UK /kɒst/
1. the amount of money you must pay for something
What is the monthly cost of living?
2. something that you must give or lose for something
at the cost of losing one's life
US /kɑst/ UK /kɒst/
This car costs $15,000.
2. require the money, time, or effort to do or achieve something
The project costs much time and effort.
3. cause to lose, sacrifice, or suffer a lot
Careless driving may cost you your life.