charge
27 synonyms and 0 antonyms for charge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An amount of money asked for a service or product.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use charge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French chargier ("to load"), from Late Latin carricare, from Latin carrus ("a wagon") — the same root as "car" and "cargo".
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What does “charge” mean?
The word “charge” means an amount of money asked for a service or product. In plain terms, covers a fee for something, a formal criminal accusation, a forceful rush forward, or refilling a battery.
How do you pronounce “charge”?
“Charge” is pronounced CHAHJ (/ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “charge” in a sentence?
Here is “charge” used in a sentence: “There's a small charge for delivery.”
What part of speech is “charge”?
Depending on how it is used, “charge” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “charge” come from?
The word “charge” comes from Late Latin. From Old French chargier ("to load"), from Late Latin carricare, from Latin carrus ("a wagon") — the same root as "car" and "cargo".
Is “charge” a common word?
“Charge” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “charge” have?
“Charge” has 7 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an amount of money asked for a service or product.
What is the difference between a charge and a fee?
The two overlap heavily. A charge is the amount asked for a particular product or service, while a fee is usually a fixed or official price for a service, membership, or professional work, like a lawyer's fee. In everyday use they are often interchangeable.
What is the difference between a charge and a cost?
A charge is what a seller asks you to pay; a cost is what something takes to produce or what you end up spending. The charge is set by the provider, while cost describes the value from the buyer's or maker's side. They frequently refer to the same amount.
What is an example of a charge?
Common examples include a delivery charge added to an online order, a service charge on a restaurant bill, a cover charge to enter a venue, or a bank's charge for an overdraft. In each case, it is a specific amount asked in exchange for something.
Does 'charge' always mean money?
No. In this sense it means a price asked for something, but charge has other meanings too, such as a formal accusation in law, a duty or responsibility, or storing electrical energy in a battery. Context makes clear which is meant; here it refers to money.