price
0 antonyms and opposites of price, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The amount of money needed to buy something.
How to use price
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French pris, preis, from Latin pretium ("worth, value, reward"); related to "precious" and "appreciate."
Full origin of price →Frequently asked questions
What does “price” mean?
The word “price” means the amount of money needed to buy something. In plain terms, what you pay to get something, or more broadly, what something costs you.
How do you pronounce “price”?
“Price” is pronounced PRYS (/ˈpɹaɪ̯s/ in IPA).
How do you use “price” in a sentence?
Here is “price” used in a sentence: “The price of the laptop dropped during the holiday sale.”
What part of speech is “price”?
Depending on how it is used, “price” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “price” come from?
The word “price” comes from Latin. From Old French pris, preis, from Latin pretium ("worth, value, reward"); related to "precious" and "appreciate.".
Is “price” a common word?
“Price” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “price” have?
“Price” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the amount of money needed to buy something.
What is the difference between price and cost?
Price is what a seller asks and a buyer pays for an item. Cost is broader — it can mean what something takes to produce, or the total burden of owning it, including upkeep. A low price doesn't always mean a low cost: a cheap appliance may cost far more to run over time.
What is the difference between price and value?
Price is the money asked for something; value is how much it is actually worth to you. The two often diverge — a high-priced item may offer poor value, while something inexpensive can be excellent value. As the saying goes, price is what you pay and value is what you get.
What determines the price of something?
Price is shaped mainly by supply and demand — scarce, sought-after goods command higher prices. Production costs, competition, branding, and what buyers are willing to pay all feed in. Sellers set a price hoping to cover costs and make a profit while still attracting enough customers to sell.
What is an example of price?
A coffee listed at £3, a car advertised for £15,000, or a concert ticket sold at £45 are all prices — the money needed to buy each item. Prices appear on tags, menus, listings, and receipts, telling buyers exactly what a purchase will cost them.