Homonyms - Cost (As a Noun and Verb)

1.   (noun) – money spent

Ø     Most families in the cities require two salaries to cover the cost of (= pay for) raising a family.

Ø     Many people are struggling with the rising cost of  (= increasing price of) healthcare.

2.   (verb) – money

Ø     It costs a lot to own a property in Melbourne.

Ø     This trip will cost me at least $2000.

3.   (verb) – destroy

Ø     His affair cost him his marriage and children.

Ø     Drinking and driving nearly cost Alex his life.