What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
price
Example
The price of this shirt is $20. [price: noun]
Example
We need to price our products competitively to attract customers. [price: verb]
charge
Example
The store charged me $5 for shipping. [charge: verb]
Example
What is the charge for a consultation with the lawyer? [charge: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Price is more commonly used than charge in everyday language, especially in retail and consumer contexts. Charge is more commonly used in professional and service contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between price and charge?
Charge is generally considered more formal than price, as it is often used in professional and service contexts where a higher level of formality is expected.
