costs (Noun) — Pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation. ex. "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"
costs (Noun) — The total spent for goods or services including money and time and labour.
costs (Noun) — The property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold). ex. "he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection"
costs (Noun) — Value measured by what must be given, done or undergone to obtain something. ex. "the cost in human life was enormous"
costs (Verb) — Be priced at. ex. "These shoes cost $100"
costs (Verb) — Require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice. ex. "This mistake cost him his job"