flat rate
7 synonyms and 6 antonyms for flat rate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A fixed charge that stays the same no matter how much of a service is used, how long it takes or how far it travels.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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fixed fee
fixed charge
set price
flat fee
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A fixed charge that stays the same no matter how much of a service is used, how long it takes or how far it travels.
“The plumber charges a flat rate of £90 for any call-out within the city.”
fixed fee
fixed charge
set price
flat fee
Opposites
variable rate
metered rate
hourly rate
How to use flat rate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flat-rate pricing
flat-rate shipping
flat rate of
charge a flat rate
flat-rate tax
Two words as a noun, hyphenated before another noun: "a flat rate" but "flat-rate pricing".
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a flat rate and an hourly rate?
A flat rate is one agreed price for the whole job, whatever it takes. An hourly rate multiplies a price by the time spent, so the final bill is unknown until the work is done. Flat rates give customers certainty; hourly rates protect the worker if the job runs long.
What is the difference between flat rate and fixed rate?
They overlap, but flat rate usually means a single price for a service regardless of quantity used, while fixed rate usually describes an interest rate on a loan or mortgage that will not change during an agreed period.
