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.