C1noun formal 10K+

Subsidy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsʌbsədi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsʌbsədi/"]/

Meaning of Subsidy

money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low

In simple words: Money given by the government to help support a business or service.

Subsidy in a sentence

• agricultural subsidies
• to reduce the level of subsidy
• Export subsidies have been reduced by 20 per cent.
• The Arts Council granted them a small subsidy.
• The help that the government gives the industry amounts to an indirect subsidy.
• The EU spends billions on subsidies to farmers every year.
• protests against the removal of subsidies on basic commodities
• state subsidies for rice producers
• subsidies on basic goods and services

How to use Subsidy

Typically used in economics and politics. It's more appropriate in formal discussions about government funding and less common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

subsidy + object

Memory hint

Think of 'sub-' meaning under, and 'sidy' as helping - like supporting something underneath.

Related words

Collocations with Subsidy

• big
• generous
• heavy
• amount
• level
• get
• receive
• lose
• payments
• scheme
• system
• subsidy for
• subsidy on
• subsidy to
• a cut in subsidies
• a reduction in subsidies
• the abolition of subsidies

Synonyms for Subsidy

• grant
• support
• aid
• assistance
• financial aid

Opposites of Subsidy

• tax
• fee

Common mistakes with Subsidy

• Confused with 'subsidize' as a verb.
• Misuse as a countable noun without understanding it is often uncountable in general use.
• Used in informal contexts where a simpler term like 'help' would suffice.

Frequently asked questions about Subsidy

What does Subsidy mean?

Money given by the government to help support a business or service.

What is the definition of Subsidy?

money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low

How do you use Subsidy in a sentence?

agricultural subsidies

Can you give another example of Subsidy?

to reduce the level of subsidy

What are synonyms for Subsidy?

Common alternatives include grant, support, aid, assistance, financial aid.

What is the opposite of Subsidy?

Opposite meanings include tax, fee.

What words go with Subsidy?

It commonly pairs with big, generous, heavy, amount, level, get, receive, lose, payments, scheme, system, subsidy for, subsidy on, subsidy to, a cut in subsidies, a reduction in subsidies, the abolition of subsidies.

What are common mistakes when using Subsidy?

Confused with 'subsidize' as a verb. Misuse as a countable noun without understanding it is often uncountable in general use. Used in informal contexts where a simpler term like 'help' would suffice.

How do you pronounce Subsidy?

US: /["/ˈsʌbsədi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌbsədi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Subsidy formal or informal?

"Subsidy" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Subsidy?

Typically used in economics and politics. It's more appropriate in formal discussions about government funding and less common in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Subsidy?

"Subsidy" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.