fee
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /fiː/
KK: /fi/
noun
Definition
An amount of money that is paid for a specific service or privilege, such as tuition or a license.
Example
The school charges a fee for enrollment each semester.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new fee for parking at the mall?
Yeah, I saw that! It seems a bit excessive, don’t you think?
Definitely, especially since we already pay so much for everything else.
I agree! It makes me want to shop online instead.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
charge
cost
payment
Antonyms
refund
reimbursement
credit
transitive verb
Definition
To pay someone for a service or to give a tip to someone.
Example
I decided to fee the waiter for his excellent service.
Tense Forms
Past: feefed
Past Participle: feefed
Conversation
Did you fee the musician at the event last night?
Yeah, I thought he was really talented!
I agree, I was thinking of how much to fee him for his performance.
Root Explanation
The word 'fee' originates from Old French 'fée' (meaning a payment or reward) and is derived from the Latin 'fida' (meaning trust or faith). The term originally referred to a payment made in trust for services rendered or obligations fulfilled.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'payment' ('fée') made in 'trust' ('fida') for services — that's why a fee is a charge for a service.
Visually Confused Words
free
flee
feme
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