My roommate is prodigal when it comes to spending money on movies; he buys them the day they're released, regardless of price.
Source: tatoeba (1959)
Price
/pɹaɪs/
Synonyms for "price" (231 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (47)
Strong matches (69)
damagesdearnessdeclinediscount rateequivalent oddsestimateevaluateevaluationeven breakeven chanceexorbitant interestexpenditureexpenseextraordinary worthface valuefair tradefair-tradefarefeefigure
Show 27 more words
fixed priceflash pricefluctuationflurryfluttergood chancegreat pricegreat valuegross interestguerdonhighhirehonorariumhundred-to-one shotindemnificationindemnityinterestinterest rateinvaluablenessissue parissue pricelong oddslong shotlowlucrative interestmarket pricemarket value
Verb(4 words)
Noun(15 words)
Preposition(1 words)
Adjective(2 words)
greatest valuehistoric object value
Related words (115)
meedmortgage pointsnet interestno chancenominal valueoddsoffering priceopening priceoutlayparpar valueparitypaymentpenal interestpenal retributionpenalizationpenaltypenancepreciousnesspremium
Show 51 more words
price of moneyprice tagpricelesspricelessnessprizepunishmentput pricequittancequotationquote a pricequoted pricerallyransomraterate of interestrecompenseredressremunerationreparationrequitalrequitementrestitutionretributionreturnrewardsacrificesalvagesatisfactionscoresettling priceshort oddssimple interestsmall chancesmart moneysolatiumsquare oddsstated valuesubscriptionswingswingstabtarifftollusuryvalorizevaluablenessvaluatevaluationvaluewergildworth
Noun(38 words)
Determiner(2 words)
the coststhe costs of
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: cost, toll, amends, amount, amounts.
- Sentence evidence is available for price, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "price".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "price"
Keep "price" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "price" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "price", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "price" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
10 entriesCollocations
6 entrieshigh priceprice listprice per unitprice rangeprice tagreasonable price
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
The price of gold varies from day to day.
Source: tatoeba (18604)
The price of gold fluctuates daily.
Source: tatoeba (18609)
It is certain that the price of gold will go up.
Source: tatoeba (18610)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "price"?
Closest matches include cost, toll, amends, amount, amounts.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "price"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.