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Fares

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

Definition

Fares are the amount of money you pay to travel on a bus, train, or airplane.

Synonyms & similar words

getalong come do menu transportation fare makeout tickets prices costs charges rates tariffs fees payments expenses outlay tolls levies dues admission entrance admittance access

Synonyms by register

Formal

charges fees tariffs levies

Informal

cost price ticket price fare

Literary

toll dues

Antonyms

free gratis unpaid uncompensated volunteer

Common collocations

  • bus fare
  • train fare
  • taxi fare
  • air fare
  • fare increase
  • fare collection
  • fare evasion
  • fare structure

Word family

noun fare
verb fare

Usage note

The word 'fare' most commonly refers to the money paid for a journey on public transport. It can also refer to the food served in a restaurant or at a meal.

Example sentences

  1. The fare for the bus ride was two dollars.
  2. I need to save some money for my train fare.
  3. The airline fare includes the cost of food and drinks.
  4. I can't afford the taxi fare to get to the airport.
  5. The fare for the subway is cheaper than taking a taxi.

Quotes

  • The fare is the meat of the dish. - Jonathan Swift
  • The fare of life is to ascend. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • The fare of Heaven is always better than the fare of this world. - Ellen G. White

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