tolls
word · lemma: toll
Definition
'Tolls' are fees you pay to use a road, bridge, or tunnel. It can also mean the number of people affected, such as those killed or injured in an event.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'tolls' most often means fees on roads ('pay the tolls'), but it commonly refers to casualties or damage ('the death tolls'). Often used in news or official announcements. Do not confuse with 'tools'—pronunciation is different.
Spanish: peajes - peajes (costos) - víctimas (pérdidas humanas)Portuguese (BR): pedágios - vítimas (danos, perdas)Portuguese (PT): portagens - vítimas (danos, perdas)Chinese (Simplified): 通行费 - 伤亡（损失）Chinese (Traditional): 通行費 - 傷亡（損失）Hindi: शुल्क - जानमाल की क्षतिArabic: رسوم المرور - الخسائر (في الأرواح أو الأضرار)
Example Sentences
We have to pay tolls on the highway.
basic
The war caused heavy tolls in the region.
basic
Many cities collect tolls on bridges.
basic
Traffic slowed down at the tolls this morning.
natural
The earthquake’s tolls kept rising as more news came in.
natural
People complain that tolls are expensive, but they help keep the roads maintained.
natural