Fee

A payment made for professional services or for a privilege or membership, A sum of money charged for a particular service or for entry to an event, A charge or payment required to participate in an activity or to gain access to something, A monetary payment for services rendered or for goods provided

Fee - Meanings

A payment made for professional services or for a privilege or membership

Example: The lawyer's fee for drafting the contract was quite high.

Usage: formalContext: business, legal, and professional settings

Note: Fees are commonly charged for services such as legal advice, consulting, membership, etc.

A sum of money charged for a particular service or for entry to an event

Example: The entrance fee to the museum is $10 for adults.

Usage: formalContext: tourism, entertainment, and recreational settings

Note: Fees can be charged for admission to attractions, events, exhibitions, etc.

A charge or payment required to participate in an activity or to gain access to something

Example: There is a registration fee to enroll in the workshop.

Usage: formalContext: educational and organizational settings

Note: Fees are often required for registration, participation, or access to programs, courses, events, etc.

A monetary payment for services rendered or for goods provided

Example: The delivery fee for the furniture was included in the total cost.

Usage: informalContext: everyday transactions and services

Note: Informally used to refer to charges for services like delivery, maintenance, etc.

Fee's synonyms

charge

A fee is a payment that is required for a service or privilege, similar to a charge.

Example: There is a charge for using the gym facilities.

Note: Charge can also refer to the act of asking for money for goods or services provided.

price

Price refers to the amount of money that is expected, required, or given in payment for something.

Example: The price of admission to the concert was quite high.

Note: Price is more commonly associated with the cost of goods or services, while fee is specifically a payment for a service or privilege.

cost

Cost is the amount of money that is needed in order to buy, do, or make something.

Example: The cost of repairing the car was more than expected.

Note: Cost is a broader term that can encompass all expenses associated with something, while fee is a specific payment for a service or privilege.

Fee expressions, common phrases

Pay the fee

This phrase simply means to give the required amount of money for a service or privilege.

Example: You need to pay the fee before you can enroll in the course.

Note: The phrase 'pay the fee' specifically refers to the act of giving money as required, whereas 'fee' on its own just denotes the amount to be paid.

Fee structure

Refers to the particular arrangement and organization of fees for a service or institution.

Example: The university provides a detailed breakdown of its fee structure for the academic year.

Note: While 'fee' refers to the amount to be paid, 'fee structure' encompasses the organization and breakdown of these fees.

Waive the fee

To waive the fee means to not require someone to pay it, usually as an act of generosity or for a specific reason.

Example: The bank waived the annual fee for the first year as part of a promotion.

Note: In this case, 'waive' indicates the act of not having to pay the fee as opposed to the actual payment itself.

Feeble attempt

Describes a weak or ineffective effort at doing something.

Example: His feeble attempt at solving the problem only made things worse.

Note: In this phrase, 'feeble' emphasizes the lack of strength or effectiveness in the attempt, rather than directly related to monetary payment.

Consultation fee

A fee that is specifically charged for professional advice or services provided during a consultation.

Example: The doctor charges a consultation fee for each appointment.

Note: While 'fee' generally refers to a payment, 'consultation fee' specifies the fee associated with seeking professional advice or service.

Entry fee

A fee that must be paid to enter or participate in an event, location, or activity.

Example: There is an entry fee to access the museum's special exhibition.

Note: The term 'entry fee' focuses on the payment required for entry, which is different from the broader concept of a general 'fee'.

Hidden fees

Refers to additional charges that are not immediately obvious or disclosed upfront.

Example: Make sure to read the fine print to avoid any hidden fees when booking your flight.

Note: While 'fee' is the general term for a payment, 'hidden fees' suggests undisclosed or unexpected charges beyond the obvious cost.

Membership fee

A fee that is required to become a member of an organization or club.

Example: To join the club, you need to pay an annual membership fee.

Note: In this phrase, 'membership fee' specifically denotes the fee associated with joining a group or organization.

Processing fee

A fee charged for handling administrative tasks related to a specific service or transaction.

Example: There is a processing fee for each online transaction made through the website.

Note: While 'fee' is a general term for payment, 'processing fee' highlights the charge specifically for processing tasks or transactions.

Fee everyday (slang) expressions

On the house

This means something is free of charge or complimentary.

Example: Don't worry about paying, this one's on the house!

Note: This slang term indicates that something is given for free, unlike a fee which requires payment.

Gratis

It means something is received or given without payment; free.

Example: You can attend the event gratis, no need to pay.

Note: This term is often used in a formal or written context to indicate something is provided at no cost, unlike a fee which is a charge for a service or product.

Comp

Short for complimentary, meaning something is given for free.

Example: I got a comp ticket for the show tonight.

Note: This slang term emphasizes that something is given as a courtesy or freebie, in contrast to a fee which is a standard charge.

No charge

Indicates that something is free; no payment required.

Example: It's our anniversary, so dessert is on us, no charge.

Note: This term emphasizes the absence of a fee or cost for something that would typically require payment.

Gratisfaction

A playful blend of gratis and satisfaction, meaning the pleasure or satisfaction gained from something free.

Example: Getting this bonus is total gratisfaction.

Note: This is a creative slang term that combines the idea of getting something for free with the satisfaction derived from it, distinct from a fee.

Freebie

Something that is provided for free; a complimentary item or service.

Example: They're giving away freebies at the store opening.

Note: This term emphasizes that something is given without charge or cost, as opposed to a fee which implies a payment is required.

Fee - Examples

The entrance fee is $10.

The real estate agent charged a commission fee.

I have to pay a processing fee for my visa application.

Fee grammar

Fee - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: fee

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): fees

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): fee

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): fee'd, feed

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): feed, fee'd

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): feeing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): fees

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): fee

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): fee

Syllables, Separation and Stress

fee Contains 1 syllables: fee

Phonetic transcription: ˈfē

fee , ˈfē (The red syllable is stressed)

Fee - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

fee: ~ 1600 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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