Money and banking / B1

FEE/fiː/

A fee is money you pay for a professional service or to take part: a course fee; legal fees; an entrance fee. A price is the ticket figure for goods; a charge is often an extra; a fare is for transport. Fee-paying (schools) is a British collocation. Pay a fee / charge a fee. Fees (plural) often means a package of professional costs.

Meaning

An amount of money that you pay for a professional service or to do something.

Examples

• “The course fee includes all the materials.”
• “The registration fee must be paid in advance.”
• “Solicitors’ fees can be higher than students expect.”

Good to know

course / entrance / legal fees. pay / charge a fee. Goods: price. Transport: fare. Extra: charge.

Near in meaning

charge

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