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Fare

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

Definition

Fare means the price someone pays to travel on a bus, train, plane, or taxi. It can also mean how someone is doing or getting along.

Synonyms & similar words

getalong come do menu transportation makeout price tariff cost charge rate ticket passage transportation payment expense toll fee farewell goodbye adios cheerio ciao

Synonyms by register

Formal

charge fee price tariff

Informal

ticket cost price tab

Literary

sustenance provisions nourishment

Antonyms

abstain fast refrain starve forgo deprive

Common collocations

  • bus fare
  • train fare
  • air fare
  • fare dodger
  • fare well
  • fare increase
  • fare structure
  • fare collection

Word family

noun fare
verb fare

Usage note

As a noun, 'fare' refers to the price paid for a journey. As a verb, it means to perform or get on in a particular way.

Example sentences

  1. The fare for the bus was $2.50.
  2. I wonder how much the fare is for a taxi ride?
  3. How did you fare on your science project?
  4. I hope you fare well on your trip!
  5. She fared better in the second half of the game.

Quotes

  • Fair fare is the best prayer for the poor. - John Heywood
  • The way of the world is to make laws, but follow custom. - Michel de Montaigne
  • I'm not afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens. - Woody Allen

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