Synonyms for

Expenses

Verb / ɪˈkspensʌz / / ɪˈkspensɪz / Another word for expenses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Expenses are the money you spend on things like food, clothes, and bills.

Synonyms & similar words

disbursement expense disbursal writeoff writedown costs outgoings expenditures overheads charges bills payments fees disbursements outlays spending consumption losses investments payables overruns accounts balances liabilities receipts

Synonyms by register

Formal

expenditures costs outlays disbursements

Informal

spending bills charges outgoings

Literary

outgoings outlays

Antonyms

income earnings revenue profits receipts gains

Common collocations

  • operating expenses
  • business expenses
  • personal expenses
  • travel expenses
  • medical expenses
  • reduce expenses
  • track expenses
  • account for expenses

Word family

noun expense
verb expend
adjective expensive
adverb expensively

Usage note

Expenses typically refers to money spent on necessities or for a specific purpose. It is often used in a business or financial context. The plural form 'expenses' is more common than the singular 'expense' when referring to general spending.

Example sentences

  1. My expenses for this month were higher than I expected.
  2. I have to pay for my rent and utilities as part of my expenses.
  3. I need to budget my expenses so I can save money.
  4. Expenses can add up quickly if you're not careful.
  5. I keep a record of my expenses in a spreadsheet.

Quotes

  • I can't afford my hobby anymore, it's too much of an expense.
  • The only way to reduce expenses is to reduce consumption.
  • Expenses rise to meet income.

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