charge

noun B1 Neutral

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Meaning

A charge is an amount of money that you have to pay for a service or a product.

💡 Don't confuse "charge" with "charge up," which means to fill a battery with electricity.

Example Sentences

The phone has a low charge and needs charging soon .

There was no charge for the extra service today .

What is the charge for using the swimming pool today ?

What is the charge for using the swimming pool ?

Word in Context

I took my phone to the shop because its battery was dead . The mechanic said there would be a small charge for the new battery and the work . I waited in the caf é across the street and read a book while they fixed it . When I returned , the phone worked well and the total charge was fair .

Common Phrases

service charge credit card charge charging fee

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