Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with cost in American Collocation
cost
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
total
If you are treated privately you must pay the full cost.
high
The tennis courts have fallen into disrepair due to the high cost of keeping them maintained.
becoming higher
The escalating cost of gas and electricity is blighting the lives of millions of families.
low
There are a range of schemes giving householders an opportunity to improve energy efficiency at a low cost.
extra
Other than food, there will be no additional cost.
average
The average cost of medical care for arthritis was $5700 per year.
not obvious
But what about some of the hidden costs, such as loss of earnings, travel costs for your family and relatives or extra help around the home?
pay the cost
There was sufficient funds in their budget to cover the cost of any unforeseen repair works.
have to pay a cost
Money could be saved by reducing, reusing and recycling waste because that does not incur the cost of landfill tax.
get back the cost
Successful therapists can quickly recoup the cost of their initial training.
give back the cost
In the event of a return we will refund the total cost of the product.
reduce the cost
64 per cent of companies are using e-recruitment in order to cut the cost and time involved in hiring new staff.
increase the cost
These additional features will increase the cost.
pay some of the cost
The money given to us will help defray the cost of buying new chairs for the centre.
become greater
The cost of the new system has soared to £2 billion.
become less
The cost of food has fallen dramatically in recent months.