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sur·charge
surcharge
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
suhr
charj
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definition 1: |
an added charge; tax.
a surcharge on luxury items- similar words:
- extra
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definition 2: |
a mark printed over a stamp that changes its face value.
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related words: |
levy, tax |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
sr
charj
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inflections: |
surcharges, surcharging, surcharged |
definition 1: |
to set an additional charge on; tax.
Cigarettes are surcharged. |
definition 2: |
to charge (a buyer) too much for something; overcharge.
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derivation: |
surcharger (n.) |
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