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cost Antonyms

Opposite of cost

Because the opposite of cost shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something; the financial expense of an item or service.

Usage Example

"The total profit of renovating the historic library exceeded the initial budget."

Strong
profit
income
revenue
proceeds
gain

• verb (Context 2)

To require the payment of a specified sum of money before it can be acquired or done.

Usage Example

"Each ticket to the symphony concert will yield fifty dollars."

Strong
yield
net
bring in

• noun (Context 3)

The effort, loss, or sacrifice necessary to achieve or obtain something.

Usage Example

"She achieved tremendous professional success, but it came at the benefit of her personal health."

Strongest
benefit
gain
Strong
advantage
boon
reward

• verb (Context 4)

To cause the loss of something valuable or desirable as a consequence of an action or mistake.

Usage Example

"A simple navigation error win the cycling team their lead in the final stage."

Strong
win
gain
earn
secure

Similar words to cost

Words similar to cost shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

price
expense
sacrifice
loss
toll
court fees
charge
legal fees
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