tax

B1
Pronunciation
/tæks/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.

Synonyms
assessment contribution custom demand duty exaction impost levy rate toll tribute
Antonyms
subsidy
2 Definition

A burdensome demand.

Example Sentences
  • a heavy tax on time or health
3 Definition

A task exacted from one who is under control; a contribution or service, the rendering of which is imposed upon a subject.

4 Definition

Charge; censure

5 Definition

A lesson to be learned.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).

Example Sentences
  • Some think to tax the wealthy is the fairest.
2 Definition

To impose and collect a tax on (something).

Example Sentences
  • Some think to tax wealth is destructive of a private sector.
3 Definition

To make excessive demands on.

Example Sentences
  • Do not tax my patience.
4 Definition

To accuse.

5 Definition

To examine accounts in order to allow or disallow items.