Basic Details
Word: Charge
Part of Speech: Verb/Noun
Meaning: To ask someone to pay a certain amount of money for a service or item; or to accuse someone of something (as a verb). As a noun, it is the price you ask for a service or item, or an accusation made against someone.
Synonyms: bill, fee, accuse, empower
Antonyms: credit, discharge, absolve
Idioms and Phrases
- Charge at the wind: To take on an impossible task without regard for the outcome. Example: "He charges at the wind, trying to convince everyone the unjust rules will change."
- Charge up your batteries: To regain energy or excitement. Example: "After a long week of studying, she took a break to charge up her batteries before the exams."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The store decided to charge a small fee for plastic bags to encourage customers to bring their own.
Example 2: He was accused of attempting to charge his teammates for services that were supposed to be free.
Example 3: The young girl felt too embarrassed to ask about the charge for the new video game she wanted to buy.
Fun Fact
The word "charge" comes from the Old French 'charger,' which means 'to load, burden.' It was originally used in the context of loading goods onto vehicles and has since evolved to describe financial terms and accusations.
Famous Quote
"To charge forward with passion is to move confidently toward your dreams." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "charge" mean?
a) To advance quickly
b) To accuse or request payment
c) To run away
d) To fly
Answer: b) To accuse or request payment
2. Which of these is a synonym of "charge" (as in financial cost)?
a) Gift
b) Fee
c) Refund
d) Refund
Answer: b) Fee
3. What is an antonym of "charge" relating to financial terms?
a) Offer
b) Price
c) Credit
d) Demand
Answer: c) Credit
4. Which sentence uses "charge" correctly as a verb?
a) Could you charge this on my credit card, please?
b) He knows how to charge the mountain.
c) The dog charged at the cat in excitement.
d) There was a charge on the road after the storm.
Answer: a) Could you charge this on my credit card, please?
5. What does the idiom "charge up your batteries" mean?
a) To become more tired
b) To stop working
c) To regain energy or excitement
d) To use more energy
Answer: c) To regain energy or excitement
