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Definition price in British English

price noun

noun
/praɪs/

▪ boost, depress, increase, lower, raise, reduce, slash

▪ fall, fluctuate, increase, jump, plummet, plunge, rocket, slump, soar, tumble

1

the amount of money that you have to pay in order to buy something

Example

They charge the same prices in all their restaurants.

Example

The cameras range in price from $150 to over $600.

Example

The price per person goes down for groups of more than ten people.

Example

We can expect further increases in the price of electricity.

Example

Oil was at its lowest price in 30 years.

Example

For a limited period only, all our carpets are being sold at half price.

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2

the disadvantages or bad experiences that are a necessary part of achieving something that you want

Example

the high price of fame/success

Example

They have paid a terrible price for ignoring the crisis for too long.

Example

Lamont famously described high unemployment as 'a price worth paying' for economic stability.

Example

For some of these young athletes, success comes at a heavy price.

Example

She has fulfilled her dream, but at what price?

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Example

The time is a small price to pay if it means we get a better life at the end of it.

Definition price in British English