fare — the money a passenger on public transport has to pay
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the money a passenger on public transport has to pay
Pronunciation (IPA): /fer/
Korean meaning: 교통비, 요금
Korean pronunciation: 페어 (강세: 페어)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always gives me exact fare because she thinks credit cards are witchcraft.
- Students get a discount on train fare.
- How did the vegetables fare in your first attempt at cooking?
fare
NOUN//fer//
the money a passenger on public transport has to pay
The bus fare increased because of rising fuel costs.
Travelers paid their fare before entering the train platform. (TRAVEL + PAYMENT = FARE → fare means the payment required for transportation)
She paid the fare, prepared for the trip, and traveled somewhere exciting.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'faran(여행하다)'에서 유래되어, 처음에는 '여행'을 의미했다가 점차 '여행비용'과 '어떻게 지내는가'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always gives me exact fare because she thinks credit cards are witchcraft.”
“Students get a discount on train fare.”
“How did the vegetables fare in your first attempt at cooking?”
“The company didn't fare well during the economic crisis - they served ramen at the Christmas party.”
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