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fee

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈfi// UK //fˈiː// fee Academic Archaic General-service

n. an amount of money you pay to a person or organization for a specific service or piece of work.

n. a fixed sum of money charged by an individual or institution in exchange for professional services or administrative privileges.


SIMPLE

The lawyer charges a high hourly fee for legal advice.

CONTEXTUAL

Most universities require students to pay a registration fee before they can enroll in their chosen courses.

COMPLEX

While the initial consultation is complimentary, subsequent representation involves a flat fee plus additional costs for any court filings or expert witness testimonies.

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Usage

Commonly used with verbs like 'charge', 'pay', or 'waive'.

Pitfall

I paid the tax feeI paid the taxLearners often add 'fee' to any payment; however, 'fee' specifically refers to services, while 'tax' or 'fine' are used for government duties or penalties.

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