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- pronunciation:
- ihk
spens
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noun |
| definition 1: |
An expense is something you have to pay money for. Things like rent, heat, electricity, and food are typical expenses for adults.
The company has many expenses. It must pay for materials, new machines, fixing broken machines, worker's pay, electricity, and many other things.- synonyms:
- cost
- similar words:
- charge, price
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| definition 2: |
An expense is money that has to be paid out in order to buy or do something.
Mr. Dion needs a new car, but he cannot afford the expense.- synonyms:
- cost
- similar words:
- loss
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| related words: |
bill, fee, value |
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