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charge

Pronunciation: [/t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/]

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charge: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use charge in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “electricity”

(verb) to fill something such as a battery with electrical energy. It's like giving your phone or laptop the power it needs to work.

Example

I need to charge my phone before we go out.

Example

I forgot to charge my camera, so I can't take any pictures.

Example

Did you remember to charge your laptop overnight?

Context: “money”

(noun) an amount of money that is asked for goods or services. It's like the price you pay for something you buy or use.

Example

The charge for the repair was higher than I expected.

Example

I was shocked by the extra charges on my credit card statement.

Example

What is the charge for a one-night stay at the hotel?

Context: “responsibility”

(verb) to give someone a task to do or a responsibility to take care of. It's like assigning a job or duty to someone.

Example

I'll charge you with organizing the event.

Example

I don't want to be charged with that responsibility.

Example

Who will you charge with collecting the donations?

How to pronounce charge

Pronunciation: [/t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/]

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