fare
10 synonyms for fare, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The money a passenger pays for a bus, train, taxi, or plane ticket.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
provisions
victuals
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The money a passenger pays for a bus, train, taxi, or plane ticket.
“Children under five pay no fare on most of the local trains.”
How to use fare
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bus fare
taxi fare
fare well
simple fare
Etymology
From Old English fær and faru, both meaning "journey" — the same root that gives us "farewell" (literally "travel well").
Full origin of fare →Frequently asked questions
What does “fare” mean?
The word “fare” means the money a passenger pays for a bus, train, taxi, or plane ticket. In plain terms, as a noun, the price of a ride, or the food on offer; as a verb, to get on or do in a certain way.
How do you pronounce “fare”?
“Fare” is pronounced FEH-uh (/ˈfɛɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fare” in a sentence?
Here is “fare” used in a sentence: “The bus fare went up by twenty pence this month.”
What part of speech is “fare”?
Depending on how it is used, “fare” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “fare” come from?
The word “fare” comes from Old English. From Old English fær and faru, both meaning "journey" — the same root that gives us "farewell" (literally "travel well").
Is “fare” a common word?
“Fare” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “fare” have?
“Fare” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the money a passenger pays for a bus, train, taxi, or plane ticket.
What is the difference between 'fare' and 'fee'?
A 'fare' is specifically the money a passenger pays to travel by bus, train, taxi, or plane. A 'fee' is a payment for a service, membership, or professional advice. You pay a bus fare but a lawyer's fee.
What is the difference between 'fare' and 'fair'?
'Fare' and 'fair' sound alike but differ in meaning. 'Fare' refers to travel money, a passenger, food, or how someone gets on, as in 'fare well'. 'Fair' means just and reasonable, light in colour, or a public event. They are homophones with no shared meaning.
