English dictionary
tax
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
verb
- make a charge against or accuse
verb
- use to the limit
verb
- levy a tax on
verb
- set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
Example sentences
They taxed him failure to appear in court
you are taxing my patience
The State taxes alcohol heavily
Clothing is not taxed in our state