Overcharged Meaning in English
word · lemma: overcharge
ˈoʊvɝˈtʃɑɹdʒd
OH-ver-CHARDJD
ˌəʊvətʃˈɑːdʒd
oh-vuh-CHAAJD
Definition
If you are overcharged, you pay more than the correct price or amount for something, usually by mistake or dishonesty.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'was/were', e.g., 'I was overcharged.' Common with payments, bills, or services. Semi-formal; not slang. Do not confuse with 'charged' (normal payment). Often used in complaints.
Spanish: cobró de más - cobró en excesoPortuguese (BR): cobrou a mais - cobrou em excessoPortuguese (PT): cobrou a mais - cobrou em excessoChinese (Simplified): 多收钱Chinese (Traditional): 多收錢Hindi: अधिक शुल्क लिया गयाArabic: تقاضى مبلغًا زائدًاBengali: অতিরিক্ত টাকা নেওয়া - ওভারচার্জ করাRussian: перевзимать - взять слишком много денегJapanese: 過剰請求する - 高く請求するVietnamese: tính phí quá caoKorean: 과다 청구하다Turkish: fazla ücret almakUrdu: زیادہ پیسے لیناIndonesian: menagih terlalu mahal - membebankan biaya berlebihan
Example Sentences
The store overcharged me for the apples.
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You have overcharged for this service.
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My bill was overcharged by mistake.
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I realized I was overcharged when I saw the receipt.
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Tourists are sometimes overcharged at popular attractions.
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Call customer service if you think you've been overcharged.
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