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Cost The price paid for something, often expressed in monetary terms.  ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed at the thought of the cost!

fined To be punished with a monetary penalty for breaking a law or rule.  ■ After getting caught speeding, John was fined $100 and had to attend traffic school.

funds The monetary resources of a country or organization, often used humorously to refer to their ability to pay for something.  ■ "I heard the government has allocated more funds for education. I wonder what they mean by 'more'?"