English dictionary
surcharge
nounPronunciation
ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)
verb
- show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given
verb
- place too much a load on
verb
- fill to an excessive degree
verb
- print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote
verb
- fill to capacity with people
verb
- rip off; ask an unreasonable price
verb
- charge an extra fee, as for a special service
Example sentences
don't overload the car
The air was surcharged with tension
The air raids had surcharged the emergency wards