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fare

 

[ feər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

public transportation

A fare is the money that you pay for a journey that you make, for example, in a bus, train, or taxi.

Synonyms

ticket price, transportation cost

Examples of usage

  • The fare for the bus ride is $2.50.
  • She couldn't afford the taxi fare.
  • We need to check the fare prices before we take the train.
Context #2 | Noun

fee for services

A fare can also refer to the fee charged for services, such as in a restaurant or for a specific event.

Synonyms

charge, price

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant fare was quite expensive.
  • What is the fare for attending the concert?
  • The fare to enter the museum is $10.
Context #3 | Verb

to be appropriate or acceptable

As a verb, fare means to get along or succeed in a specific situation or activity.

Synonyms

cope, manage

Examples of usage

  • How did you fare on your exam?
  • She fared well in the competition.
  • I hope you fare better next time.

Translations

Translations of the word "fare" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tarifa

🇮🇳 किराया

🇩🇪 Fahrpreis

🇮🇩 tarif

🇺🇦 плата за проїзд

🇵🇱 opłata

🇯🇵 運賃 (unchin)

🇫🇷 tarif

🇪🇸 tarifa

🇹🇷 ücret

🇰🇷 요금 (yogeum)

🇸🇦 أجرة (ujra)

🇨🇿 jízdné

🇸🇰 cestovné

🇨🇳 票价 (piàojià)

🇸🇮 voznina

🇮🇸 fargjald

🇰🇿 жол ақысы

🇬🇪 გადასახადი (gadasaxadi)

🇦🇿 gediş haqqı

🇲🇽 tarifa

Word origin

The word 'fare' has its origins in Old English 'fær' meaning journey or road. Over time, it evolved to refer to the cost of a journey or transportation. The concept of fare has been essential in the development of transportation systems and the exchange of goods and services. Today, fare is commonly used to describe the price of transportation tickets or services rendered.

See also: farewell.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,989 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.