fines

word · lemma: fine

Definition

Money that people must pay as a punishment for breaking a rule or law.

Usage & Nuances

Almost always used in the plural with traffic violations or penalties (e.g., 'parking fines'). Used formally and officially. Not to be confused with 'fine' as 'good' or 'okay'.

Spanish: multas Portuguese (BR): multas Portuguese (PT): multas Chinese (Simplified): 罚款 Chinese (Traditional): 罰款 Hindi: जुर्माने Arabic: غرامات

Example Sentences

He had to pay several fines for parking illegally.

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Some countries have very high fines for littering.

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Library fines are due at the end of each month.

basic

I forgot about my fines and now I can't borrow any more books.

natural

Drivers who use their phones often get hit with steep fines these days.

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If you keep ignoring those parking fines, they might double.

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