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costly

Произношение: [ˈkɔːstli]

Слово

Контекст: «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.

Пример

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?

Контекст: «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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