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- pronunciation:
- suhb
sih
di
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
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subsidies |
| definition 1: |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like.
The U.S. government spends billions of dollars in farm subsidies each year.- synonyms:
- subvention
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| definition 2: |
financial assistance or support provided by any individual, group, or government to another.
Some schools are offering subsidies to students from low-income families.- synonyms:
- grant, subvention
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| related words: |
aid, alms, fellowship |
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