PRICES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Price

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: the noun from Old French pris, from Latin pretium ‘value, reward’; the verb, a variant (by assimilation to the noun) of earlier prise ‘estimate the value of’ (see prize). Compare with praise

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: prʌɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something

Short Definition:

money paid for something

Examples:
  • land could be sold for a high price
  • house prices have fallen
  • large cars are dropping in price
Definition:

an unwelcome experience or action undergone or done as a condition of achieving an objective

Short Definition:

something undergone to achieve objective

Examples:
  • the price of their success was an entire day spent in discussion

Word: Price

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: prʌɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

decide the amount required as payment for (something offered for sale)

Short Definition:

decide price of

Examples:
  • the watches are priced at £55
Definition:

discover or establish the price of (something for sale).

Short Definition:

discover or establish price of

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