tax
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /tæks/
KK: /tæks/
noun
Definition
A required payment made by individuals or businesses to the government to help fund public services and programs.
Example
Every citizen must pay their taxes to support the country's infrastructure.
Conversation
I just finished my taxes, and it took forever!
I know, right? The tax forms can be so confusing.
Exactly! I always worry I'm going to miss something important.
Don't stress too much; it's all part of being an adult.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
levy
duty
charge
Antonyms
refund
exemption
relief
transitive verb
Definition
To impose a financial charge or levy on someone or something, usually by a government or authority.
Example
The government decided to tax the wealthy at a higher rate to fund public services.
Tense Forms
Past: taxed
Past Participle: taxed
Conversation
Did you hear they plan to tax the new online sales more heavily?
Yeah, it's about time they did something about it.
I just wonder how that will affect prices for us.
Root Explanation
Tax → The word 'tax' originates from the Latin 'taxare', meaning to assess or to estimate. It refers to the act of assessing a charge or levy on individuals or property.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word 'taxare', which means to assess, to remember that a tax is an assessment of money owed.
Visually Confused Words
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