They cost ten dollars each.
They cost ten dollars each.
English
cost
ˈkɒst, ˈkɑst, ˈkɔst
Meaning: to require the payment of a certain amount
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | cost |
| 3rd person singular present | costs |
| Present participle | costing |
| Past | cost |
| Will future | will cost |
| Going-to future | going to cost |
| Imperative negative | don't cost / do not cost |
Example sentences
A ticket to the movie costs ten dollars.
A ticket to the movie costs ten dollars.
This coffee cost me five dollars.
This coffee cost me five dollars.
Experts estimate that the repair will cost five hundred dollars.
Experts estimate that the repair will cost five hundred dollars.
It cost me ten bucks.
It cost me ten bucks.
Usage Notes
Used when talking about the price of an object or action. Can also mean to cause the loss of something valuable.
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