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fares

Pronunciation: [fɛrz]

Word

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

Context: “transportation”

(noun) a fare is the money you pay to travel on a bus, train, taxi, or other forms of transport. It's like a ticket price for getting from one place to another.

Example

I paid my bus fare before getting on the bus.

Example

He didn't have enough money for the taxi fare, so he couldn't get a ride.

Example

How much is the fare for the train to the city?

Context: “services”

(noun) fares can also refer to the price charged for certain services, like a ticket to an event or a meal at a restaurant. It's similar to paying for something you enjoy.

Example

The fare for the concert was reasonable and worth the experience.

Example

The fares at that restaurant are too high for what they offer.

Example

What is the fare for a ticket to the amusement park?

Context: “transportation”

(verb) to fare means how well someone does in a situation or how something goes for them. It's like saying if things are good or bad for someone.

Example

She fared very well in the competition and won first place.

Example

Unfortunately, he did not fare well during the exam.

Example

How did you fare in the school science project?

How to pronounce fares

Pronunciation: [fɛrz]

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