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Word

fares

US/ˈfɛɹz/

UK/fˈeəz/

Definition

n. a range of food offered at a restaurant or event.

n. a range of food of a particular type. Uncountable in this sense; often used in a slightly formal or literary context to describe a menu.

Examples

“Train fares are going up again next month.”

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

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

Examples

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

Collocations

fares better

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Level
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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Literary, Formal

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