charge
gb/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1400
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
1
Ask for payment
To ask someone to pay money for something you give or do for them.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to charge [someone] [amount] for [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'charge' with 'cost'. 'Charge' is what the seller asks for, while 'cost' is the amount to buy something.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
bill (Often used in the context of sending an invoice; slightly more formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
refund (To give money back instead of asking for it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
charge a fee
|charge interest
|charge rent
|charge a customer
|charge for services
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|daily life
|money
|finance
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The hotel charged us $200 for the two nights.
- They charged him a late fee for returning the book after the due date.
- We don't charge extra for delivery.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The shop charged me ten dollars.
- They charge five pounds for the ticket.
- The taxi driver charged us too much.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
2
Accuse of a crime
To officially say someone has done something illegal.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to charge [someone] with [a crime]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'charge' in this sense with 'blame', which is less formal and not legal.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
accuse (A broader term that can be informal or formal; not always legal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
acquit (To officially decide someone is not guilty of a crime.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
charge with murder
|charge with theft
|charge under the law
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|crime
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The police charged him with fraud.
- She was charged with assault after the incident.
- They charged the suspect under federal law.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The police charged him with robbery.
- She was charged with a crime.
- They charged the man with murder.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
3
Put energy into a battery
To put electricity into a battery so it can work.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to charge [device/battery]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
recharge (Specifically means to charge again after use.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
drain (To use up or remove electrical energy from a device.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
charge a phone
|charge a battery
|fully charge
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|daily life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I need to charge my phone before we leave.
- The mechanic charged the car battery overnight.
- Make sure you charge your laptop fully.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I will charge my phone now.
- Please charge the battery before use.
- He is charging his laptop.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
4
Rush forward to attack
To run quickly toward someone or something to attack or catch them.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to charge at [someone/something]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
rush (A quick movement, but not always aggressive.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
retreat (To move away from danger instead of toward it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
charge at full speed
|charge into battle
|police charge
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
|military
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The soldiers charged at the enemy lines.
- He charged into the room shouting loudly.
- The bull charged straight at the matador.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The bull charged at the man.
- The soldiers charged into battle.
- He charged at me suddenly.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
quantity
5
Price for goods or services
The money you must pay for something you buy or use.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
fee (Usually used for professional services or official payments.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
free service (Something provided without asking for payment.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
service charge
|admission charge
|extra charge
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|daily life
|finance
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- There is a small service charge included in the bill.
- The museum's admission charge is five dollars.
- They added an extra charge for late payment.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The hotel has a high charge.
- There is no extra charge for delivery.
- I paid the service charge.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
6
Official criminal accusation
A formal saying that someone did something illegal.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
accusation (Can be informal; not always legal or official.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
acquittal (Official decision that someone is not guilty.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
face charges
|drop charges
|press charges
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|crime
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He was found guilty on all charges.
- The charges against her were dropped.
- They pressed charges after the incident.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He faces serious charges.
- They dropped the charges against him.
- She was found not guilty of the charges.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
charge
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
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ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
charge (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (charge)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: charge
- Plural: charge, charges
Verb
- Base: charge
- 3rd Person Singular: charges
- Present Participle: charging
- Past: charged
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
charge up
1/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Fill with electrical energy fully
To put electricity into something until it has full power.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I need to charge up my phone before we leave.
- He charged up the camera batteries overnight.
in charge (of)
1/ˈɪn t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
Having control or responsibility
Having control or being responsible for something or someone.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She is in charge of the marketing team.
- Who’s in charge here?
take charge (of)
1/tˈeɪk t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
Begin controlling something actively
To begin to control or manage something yourself.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- When the teacher left, she took charge of the class.
- He took charge of organizing the event.
press charges
1/pɹˈɛs t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
Formally accuse someone of a crime
To tell the police you want someone to be charged with a crime they did to you.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She decided not to press charges after the incident.
- They decided not to press charges after the accident.
- The victim plans to press charges against the thief.
- The victim pressed charges against the attacker.
free of charge
1/fɹˈi əv t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Provided without cost (formal)
Provided without having to pay money; formal way of saying 'free'.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Delivery is free of charge within the city.
- The delivery service is free of charge for orders over $50.
- The service is provided free of charge.
- This service is provided free of charge.
- Children under 5 can enter the zoo free of charge.
- Parking here is free of charge.