rate

/reɪt/ noun A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

The rate is how much something costs or how fast it happens.

💡 "Rate" is often used to compare prices or speeds.

Example Sentences

The rate of rain is high today .

The rate of the bus ticket is five dollars .

What is the rate for a taxi to the airport ?

Word in Context

Anna wants to visit the town center today . She checks the bus rate and sees the ticket costs two dollars . The bus is fast and it arrives in ten minutes . She buys a ticket and goes to the market .

Common Phrases

interest rate exchange rate

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