toll
n. countablen. the total amount of damage, suffering, or death caused by a bad event. It can also mean the fee you pay to use a specific road or bridge.
n. the total number of deaths, casualties, or injuries resulting from a disaster; also, a fixed charge for the use of public infrastructure. Often used metaphorically to describe the cumulative negative impact of a persistent stressor.
The heavy storm took a high toll on the local crops.
The death toll from the earthquake continued to rise as rescue teams reached the remote mountain villages.
Years of working double shifts eventually took a heavy toll on his physical health and mental well-being, leading to a forced early retirement.
Commonly used in the idiomatic phrase 'take a toll on' to describe gradual damage or exhaustion.
the toll of the road was five dollarsthe toll for the road was five dollarsWhen referring to a fee, 'toll' usually takes the preposition 'for' or 'on', whereas 'of' is typically used for the number of casualties.