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Price

/praɪs/
nounverbCEFR A1 (Beginner)Top #250 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

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

    "The price of the new smartphone is higher than last year's model."
  2. 2

    The cost or value of something, often in terms of money.

    "She was surprised by the high price of the concert tickets."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'pris', originating from Old French 'pris' (meaning value, price, or reward), which ultimately stems from the Latin 'pretium' meaning reward or prize. Over centuries, the term evolved from representing general value or worth to specifically designating the monetary amount asked or given for something.

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