late fee — an additional charge imposed for paying a bill or returning something after the due date
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an additional charge imposed for paying a bill or returning something after the due date
Pronunciation (IPA): /leɪt fiː/
Korean meaning: 지불 기한이나 반납 기한을 넘겼을 때 부과되는 추가 요금
Korean pronunciation: 레**이**트 **피**
Example Sentences
- Netflix started charging a late fee when my roommate forgot to pay for three months straight.
- The university's late fee for tuition payment is so expensive, you could buy a small car with it.
- Banks often impose late fees on credit card payments that arrive after the due date.
late fee
NOUN//leɪt fiː//
an additional charge imposed for paying a bill or returning something after the due date
He forgot the deadline and now has to pay a hefty late fee at the library counter.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'late'는 고대 영어 'læt(늦은)'에서, 'fee'는 고대 프랑스어 'feu(봉토)'에서 유래하여 현대에는 지불해야 할 요금의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“Netflix started charging a late fee when my roommate forgot to pay for three months straight.”
“The university's late fee for tuition payment is so expensive, you could buy a small car with it.”
“Banks often impose late fees on credit card payments that arrive after the due date.”
“She set up automatic payments to avoid any late fees on her monthly bills.”
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