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costless

cost
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawst, kost]
    • /kɔst, kɒst/
    • /ˈkɒst.lɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawst, kost]
    • /kɔst, kɒst/

Definitions of costless word

  • noun costless the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything: the high cost of a good meal. 1
  • noun costless an outlay or expenditure of money, time, labor, trouble, etc.: What will the cost be to me? 1
  • noun costless a sacrifice, loss, or penalty: to work at the cost of one's health. 1
  • noun costless costs, Law. money allowed to a successful party in a lawsuit in compensation for legal expenses incurred, chargeable to the unsuccessful party. money due to a court or one of its officers for services in a cause. 1
  • verb with object costless to require the payment of (money or something else of value) in an exchange: That camera cost $200. 1
  • verb with object costless to result in or entail the loss of: Carelessness costs lives. 1

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Origin of costless

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; (v.) Middle English costen < Anglo-French, Old French co(u)ster < Latin constāre to stand together, be settled, cost; cf. constant; (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French, noun derivative of the v.

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Parts of speech for Costless

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

costless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

costless usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for costless

adj costless

  • courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
  • gratis — without charge or payment; free: The manufacturer provided an extra set of coat buttons gratis.
  • gratuitous — given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.
  • honorary — given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
  • on the house — a building in which people live; residence for human beings.

adjective costless

  • for free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.

Antonyms for costless

adj costless

  • disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
  • insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
  • unflattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • blaming — to hold responsible; find fault with; censure: I don't blame you for leaving him.
  • censuring — strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.

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