fee
word
/ˈfi/
fee
/fˈiː/
fee
Definition
An amount of money you pay for a service, permission, or official process. It can also mean the money paid to a professional, such as a lawyer or consultant.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'application fee', 'membership fee', 'service fee', and 'legal fees'. 'Fee' is neutral and common in formal and everyday contexts. Do not confuse it with 'fine' (money paid as punishment) or 'tip' (extra money given voluntarily).
Spanish: tarifa - cuota - honorarioPortuguese (BR): taxa - mensalidade - honorárioPortuguese (PT): taxa - propina - honorárioChinese (Simplified): 费用 - 手续费 - 酬金Chinese (Traditional): 費用 - 手續費 - 酬金Hindi: शुल्क - फीस - मानदेयArabic: رسوم - أتعابBengali: ফি - পরিষেবা-খরচRussian: плата - взносJapanese: 料金 - 手数料Vietnamese: phí - lệ phíKorean: 수수료 - 요금Turkish: ücret - harçUrdu: فیس - معاوضہIndonesian: biaya - ongkos
Example Sentences
The school fee is due on Monday.
basic
You must pay a fee to enter the museum.
basic
The doctor charged a small fee for the visit.
basic
There’s an extra fee if you cancel at the last minute.
natural
I didn’t realize the delivery fee wasn’t included.
natural
Their lawyer’s fees were higher than expected.
natural