Charge: meaning, definitions and examples

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charge

 

[ tʃɑːdʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

financial

An amount of money that is asked for goods or services provided.

Synonyms

cost, fee, price

Examples of usage

  • The charge for the repair was $100.
  • What is the charge for a single ticket?
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A formal accusation of a crime.

Synonyms

accusation, allegation, indictment

Examples of usage

  • He faced charges of theft and fraud.
  • The police brought charges against the suspect.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To demand payment.

Synonyms

bill, debit, invoice

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

🇮🇳 आरोप

🇩🇪 Ladung

🇮🇩 muatan

🇺🇦 заряд

🇵🇱 ładunek

🇯🇵 充電 (じゅうでん)

🇫🇷 charge

🇪🇸 carga

🇹🇷 yük

🇰🇷 충전 (충전)

🇸🇦 شحنة

🇨🇿 náboj

🇸🇰 náboj

🇨🇳 充电 (充电)

🇸🇮 polnjenje

🇮🇸 hleðsla

🇰🇿 заряд

🇬🇪 დატენვა

🇦🇿 yükləmə

🇲🇽 carga

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.

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