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fares

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɛɹz// UK //fˈeəz// fares

n. the money you pay to travel on a bus, train, plane, or taxi. It usually refers to the price of the ticket or the trip itself.

n. the price paid by a passenger for public transport or a journey by vehicle. Often used in the plural to refer to a general price structure or multiple tickets.


SIMPLE

Train fares are going up again next month.

CONTEXTUAL

The city council decided to lower bus fares to encourage more people to use public transportation during the week.

COMPLEX

While budget airlines offer low base fares, the final cost often increases significantly once passengers add fees for checked luggage and seat selection.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when discussing general costs or price increases.

Pitfall

The bus fee is two dollars.The bus fare is two dollars.Learners often use 'fee' for transportation, but 'fare' is the specific term for travel costs on public vehicles.

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