Surcharge

Noun

Definition: An additional charge or fee added to the usual price or cost.

Synonyms: Extra charge, Additional fee, Supplement

Antonyms: Discount, Rebate, Reduction

Examples:
  • The hotel imposed a surcharge for late check-out.
  • There is a fuel surcharge added to the airfare.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a surcharge as an extra burden or load on top of the original cost.

Etymology:

Origin:

Derived from French "sur" (over, above) and "charge" (load, burden).

Historical Usage:

The term "surcharge" has been used in English since the 18th century to refer to an additional charge or fee.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Pay a surcharge"

Explanation:

Refers to the act of paying an additional fee or charge on top of the regular price for a product or service.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing a surcharge with a regular charge.

Explanation:

A surcharge is an extra charge added to the original price or cost, whereas a regular charge is the standard cost without any additions.

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