Language Course
Learn English with the Fernandez family as they start a new exciting life in England.
Content
Word List: Prices
- price, prices [pɹaɪs]
(noun) - Definition:
- the cost, i.e. the money, required to gain possession of something
- Example:
- The price for the shoes is too high.
- price tag, price tags
(noun) - Definition:
- the tag or sticker attached to a product, displaying its price
- Example:
- The price tag says it's $0.69.
- price rise, price rises
(noun) - Definition:
- if the amount of money that needs to be paid for something is increased to a higher price
- Example:
- Did you notice the price rise in the grocery store?
- price cut, price cuts
(noun) - Definition:
- when the amount of money that needs to be paid for something is reduced to a smaller amount
- Example:
- They have huge price cuts in their summer sale.
- cost, cost, cost [kɒst]
(irregular verb) - Definition:
- to require a charge, a price, money to be paid
- Example:
- How much did it cost?
- cheap [tʃiːp]
(adjective) - Definition:
- low and/or reduced in price
- Example:
- The pizza here is quite cheap.
- Synonym(s):inexpensive
- Antonym(s):expensive
- expensive
(adjective) - Definition:
- having a high price or cost
- Example:
- Don't you think the food is too expensive here?
- Synonym(s):costly, pricey
- Antonym(s):inexpensive, cheap, low-priced
- free [fɹiː]
(adjective) - Definition:
- obtainable without any payment, when no money needs to be paid for something
- Example:
- OpenOffice.org is a free software.
- Synonym(s):free of charge, gratis
- reasonable [ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl]
(adjective) - Definition:
- fair; agreeable to reason; satisfactory
- Example:
- I think the price for the coffee is reasonable.
- bargain, bargains [ˈbɑː(r)ɡən]
(noun) - Definition:
- an advantageous purchase, also, anything bought cheaply
- Example:
- Two pairs of shoes for $9.99 were a bargain!
- VAT
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- a tax on the estimated market value added to a product or material at each stage of its manufacture or distribution, ultimately passed on to the consumer
- Example:
- The VAT is already included in the price.
- Synonym(s):value-added tax
- include [ɪnˈkluːd]
(verb) - Definition:
- to contain, as parts of a whole
- Example:
- The vacation package includes car rental.
- Antonym(s):exclude
- total [ˈtəʊ.təl]
(adjective) - Definition:
- relating to the whole of something; complete
- Example:
- The total book is rubbish from start to finish.
- Synonym(s):entire, full, whole
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/public-life/shopping/prices/
Learn more ...
Spread the word
Take a Tour
See the most important areas of the learning portal
Start
English for:
Contribute
Use the contact form for suggestions and critique or to report bugs or content errors.
Blog
Visit our blog to find news and background info about our language learning portals. Exchange ideas and experiences with learners and teachers.
