costly
Prononciation : [ˈkɔːstli]
Mot
Contexte : « money »
(adjective) when something is very expensive or requires a lot of money. If you have to pay a lot for something, like a car or a fancy dinner, it is considered costly.
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The new computer was costly, but it works really well.
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The shoes are not costly; they are on sale for a low price.
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How costly is that vacation you want to take?
Contexte : « importance »
(adjective) when something has a high value or is very important, often in terms of the consequences it can cause. For example, a mistake that could lead to big problems is considered costly.
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His costly mistake taught him a valuable lesson about being careful.
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Making small errors is not costly; they don’t really change anything.
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What are some costly decisions people often make?
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