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Charge

🇬🇧 UK /["/tʃɑːdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tʃɑːrdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Charge

the amount of money that somebody asks for goods and services

In simple words: To request payment for something.

Charge in a sentence

• I need to charge my phone because the battery is low.
• The charge for the concert tickets was quite reasonable.
• He was surprised by the charge on his credit card statement.
• The electric vehicle can charge in less than an hour at a fast station.
• The company will have to answer for the environmental charge against them.
• The student organization decided to charge a fee for membership.
• The dog began to charge at the stranger, barking loudly.
• She felt a rush of charge when she received the award.

How to use Charge

Used in contexts related to billing or pricing services. Can be formal in business and informal when referring to casual payments between friends. Avoid in situations where a more specific term is appropriate.

Grammar pattern

charge + object

Memory hint

Think of a battery charger; it 'charges' devices, just like a company charges you money.

Related words

Collocations with Charge

• heavy
• high
• nominal
• impose
• introduce
• levy
• at a charge
• for a charge
• charge for
• free of charge
• overall
• personal
• sole
• have
• take
• place somebody in
• in charge (of somebody/​something)
• in somebody’s charge
• under somebody’s charge
• grave
• heavy
• serious
• bring
• file
• lay
• allege something
• sheet
• on a/​the charge
• without charge
• charge against
• bring charges (against somebody)
• prefer charges (against somebody)
• press charges (against somebody)
• grave
• heavy
• serious
• bring
• file
• lay
• allege something
• sheet
• on a/​the charge
• without charge
• charge against
• bring charges (against somebody)
• prefer charges (against somebody)
• press charges (against somebody)
• baton
• cavalry
• lead

Synonyms for Charge

• allegation

Opposites of Charge

• credit
• refund

Common mistakes with Charge

• Confused with 'charges' when referring to multiple items.
• Using 'charge' as a noun incorrectly in casual conversations instead of using 'billing'.
• Mistaking 'charge' for 'change' in payment contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Charge

What does Charge mean?

To request payment for something.

What is the definition of Charge?

the amount of money that somebody asks for goods and services

How do you use Charge in a sentence?

I need to charge my phone because the battery is low.

Can you give another example of Charge?

The charge for the concert tickets was quite reasonable.

What are synonyms for Charge?

Common alternatives include allegation.

What is the opposite of Charge?

Opposite meanings include credit, refund.

What words go with Charge?

It commonly pairs with heavy, high, nominal, impose, introduce, levy, at a charge, for a charge, charge for, free of charge, overall, personal, sole, have, take, place somebody in, in charge (of somebody/​something), in somebody’s charge, under somebody’s charge, grave, heavy, serious, bring, file, lay, allege something, sheet, on a/​the charge, without charge, charge against, bring charges (against somebody), prefer charges (against somebody), press charges (against somebody), grave, heavy, serious, bring, file, lay, allege something, sheet, on a/​the charge, without charge, charge against, bring charges (against somebody), prefer charges (against somebody), press charges (against somebody), baton, cavalry, lead.

What are common mistakes when using Charge?

Confused with 'charges' when referring to multiple items. Using 'charge' as a noun incorrectly in casual conversations instead of using 'billing'. Mistaking 'charge' for 'change' in payment contexts.

How do you pronounce Charge?

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

When should I use Charge?

Used in contexts related to billing or pricing services. Can be formal in business and informal when referring to casual payments between friends. Avoid in situations where a more specific term is appropriate.

What CEFR level is Charge?

"Charge" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.