noun
charge
CHAHJ
noun
1
An amount of money asked for a service or product.
"There's a small charge for delivery."
"The bank added a charge for the overdraft."
2
A formal accusation that someone has committed a crime.
"He was arrested on a charge of fraud."
3
A sudden, forceful rush forward, especially in an attack.
"The cavalry launched a charge across the open field."
verb
1
To ask someone to pay a particular amount.
"The plumber charged us fifty pounds for the visit."
2
To formally accuse someone of a crime.
"Police charged the man with theft."
3
To rush forward quickly and forcefully, especially to attack.
"The bull lowered its head and charged."
4
To restore energy to a battery or a device using electricity.
"Remember to charge your phone before the trip."
How to Use Charge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovers a fee for something, a formal criminal accusation, a forceful rush forward, or refilling a battery.
Common pairings
free of charge
press charges
charge a battery
lead the charge
Word Forms
charged past tense, charges plural, charges singular
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Etymology
From Old French chargier ("to load"), from Late Latin carricare, from Latin carrus ("a wagon") — the same root as "car" and "cargo".