charge

CEFRB1

/ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To ask someone to pay a particular amount.

  2. 02

    noun

    The amount of money asked for a service or product.

Examples

  • Banks charge higher interest on loans to risky customers.

  • He took charge of the family business following his father's death.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To fill a battery with electricity.

  2. A forceful forward movement.

  3. An attack in which combatants rush towards an enemy in an attempt to engage in close combat.

More examples

In context

  • Mr Brown took charge of this class last year.

  • There is a cancellation charge if you withdraw your order.

  • There will be a charge of five dollars.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English chargen, from Old French chargier, from Late Latin carricō (“to load”), from Latin carrus (“a car, wagon”); see car. Doublet of cargo.