The charge
Example: The charge was included in the bill.
Definition
"The charge" refers to the amount of money asked for goods or services, often included in a bill or invoice. It can also mean a formal accusation in legal contexts, but here it specifically denotes a financial cost or fee demanded for something provided.
Etymology
The term "the charge" originates from the Old French word 'chargier,' meaning 'to load or burden.' Over time, it evolved to mean a financial burden or responsibility, which is how we use it today to describe a cost or fee. Did you know that the original sense implied carrying a load, much like how a charge represents a financial load on someone?
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"The charge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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