Charge: meaning, definitions and examples
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charge
[ tʃɑːdʒ ]
financial
An amount of money that is asked for goods or services provided.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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charge |
Used in the context of accusation, either in a legal setting or when someone is being accused of something.
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fee |
Specifically applied to a sum paid for professional services or for the right to enter a place or receive a service. Commonly used in formal contexts involving membership or specialized services.
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cost |
Refers to the amount of money needed to buy or do something. It can be used for both goods and services.
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price |
Typically used to indicate the amount of money expected or required in payment for something. Primarily used when talking about goods and commodities in a commercial context.
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Examples of usage
- The charge for the repair was $100.
- What is the charge for a single ticket?
legal
A formal accusation of a crime.
Synonyms
accusation, allegation, indictment.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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charge |
Another entry for 'charge' is unnecessary as it is already covered. |
accusation |
General term used when someone is claimed to have done something wrong or illegal, often without concrete evidence.
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indictment |
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, usually handed down by a grand jury.
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allegation |
Typically used in legal or official contexts when someone is accused of wrongdoing, but the claim has not been proven.
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Examples of usage
- He faced charges of theft and fraud.
- The police brought charges against the suspect.
action
To demand payment.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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charge |
Use 'charge' when talking about a fee or price you have to pay for a service or good. Also used when you are formally accusing someone of a crime.
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bill |
Use 'bill' when referring to a statement of money owed for goods or services received. Also often used in the context of utility bills.
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invoice |
Use 'invoice' in business when sending a detailed list of goods or services provided with a statement of the sum due for these. Generally more formal than 'bill'.
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debit |
Use 'debit' in banking and finance to refer to a deduction of money from an account.
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Examples of usage
- The hotel will charge you for any damages.
- They charged me $50 for shipping.
Translations
Translations of the word "charge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carga
- acusação
- cobrança
- responsabilidade
🇮🇳 आरोप
- शुल्क
- भार
- जिम्मेदारी
🇩🇪 Ladung
- Anklage
- Gebühr
- Verantwortung
🇮🇩 muatan
- tuduhan
- biaya
- tanggung jawab
🇺🇦 заряд
- обвинувачення
- плата
- відповідальність
🇵🇱 ładunek
- oskarżenie
- opłata
- odpowiedzialność
🇯🇵 充電 (じゅうでん)
- 告発 (こくはつ)
- 料金 (りょうきん)
- 責任 (せきにん)
🇫🇷 charge
- accusation
- frais
- responsabilité
🇪🇸 carga
- acusación
- tarifa
- responsabilidad
🇹🇷 yük
- suçlama
- ücret
- sorumluluk
🇰🇷 충전 (충전)
- 고발 (고발)
- 요금 (요금)
- 책임 (책임)
🇸🇦 شحنة
- اتهام
- رسوم
- مسؤولية
🇨🇿 náboj
- obvinění
- poplatek
- odpovědnost
🇸🇰 náboj
- obvinenie
- poplatok
- zodpovednosť
🇨🇳 充电 (充电)
- 指控 (指控)
- 费用 (费用)
- 责任 (责任)
🇸🇮 polnjenje
- obtožba
- pristojbina
- odgovornost
🇮🇸 hleðsla
- ákæra
- gjald
- ábyrgð
🇰🇿 заряд
- айыптау
- төлем
- жауапкершілік
🇬🇪 დატენვა
- ბრალდება
- საფასური
- პასუხისმგებლობა
🇦🇿 yükləmə
- ittiham
- ödəniş
- məsuliyyət
🇲🇽 carga
- acusación
- tarifa
- responsabilidad
Etymology
The word 'charge' has a long history, originating from the Latin word 'carricare' meaning 'to load a wagon'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of asking for payment or making an accusation. The word has been used in various contexts, from financial transactions to legal proceedings, and continues to be a common term in modern English.