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charges

"Charges" is a very common English word with several important meanings. It can be a noun or a verb, and you will encounter it in everyday situations — from paying a bill to watching a courtroom drama. Here are the most useful senses.

1nouncosts or fees

When you have to pay money for a service or product, those payments are called charges. Think of it as the price someone asks you to pay for something they did or provided.

everyday language, business, finance · Modern, widely used

The hotel charges included breakfast and parking.

There are no extra charges for using the swimming pool.

Check your bank statement carefully — sometimes there are hidden charges.

2verbto ask for payment

When a person or business charges you, they are asking you to pay a certain amount of money for something. It is the action of setting a price.

everyday language, business · Modern, widely used

The mechanic charges $80 per hour for repairs.

The restaurant charges extra for dessert.

How much does your dentist charge for a check-up?

3nouna formal accusation of a crime

In legal situations, a charge is an official statement by the police or government saying that someone has done something illegal. It is the first step before a trial.

law, legal system · Modern, widely used

He was arrested and faced charges of theft.

The charges against her were dropped because there was not enough evidence.

The court will decide whether the charges are serious enough for a trial.

4verbto officially accuse someone of a crime

When the police or authorities charge someone, they formally say that person committed a crime. This is the verb form of the legal meaning above.

law, legal system · Modern, widely used

The police charged him with dangerous driving.

She was charged with fraud after the investigation.

Two men were charged in connection with the robbery.

5verbto power up a device

When you plug in your phone or laptop to fill up its battery, you are charging it. This is one of the most common uses of the word in modern daily life.

technology, everyday language · Modern, widely used

My phone is dead — I need to charge it before we leave.

She charges her laptop every night before going to bed.

The electric car takes about four hours to charge fully.

6verbto rush forward with force

When someone or something charges, they move forward very quickly and with a lot of energy or force — like a bull running toward something. You will often see this in sports or action contexts.

sports, military, everyday language · Modern, widely used

The rugby player charged toward the goal line.

The angry bull charged at the fence.

The soldiers charged across the field during the battle.

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