surcharge
To apply a surchargeTo apply a surcharge.
» This train has a surcharge of three euros.
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4 sensesTo apply a surcharge.
mit einem Aufpreis versehen
To overload; to overburden.
to surcharge an animal or a ship; to surcharge a cannon
To overstock; especially, to put more cattle into (e.g. a common) than one has a right to do, or more than the herbage will sustain.
To show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given.
show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given
Examples
3 sentencesThis train has a surcharge of three euros.
Will there be a surcharge?
Surcharges are not included.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle French surcharge, from Old French. By surface analysis, sur- + charge. PiecewiFrom Middle French surcharge, from Old French. By surface analysis, sur- + charge. Piecewise doublet of supercharge.
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Forms
surcharges, surcharging, surcharged, surcharged| Base form | surcharge · to surcharge |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | surcharges |
| Present participle | surcharging |
| Past simple | surcharged |
| Past participle | surcharged |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
9 synonyms- place too much a load on:overloadovercharge
- rip off; ask an unreasonable price:overchargesoakgazumpfleeceplumepluckrobhook
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.