tax

noun
UK: /tæks/
US: /tæks/

  1. A sum of money demanded by a government for its support or for specific services.

    1. We pay tax on our income every year and it's law. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government uses tax revenue to fund public services like schools and hospitals. [ ] [ ]

  2. A strain or heavy demand on someone or something.

    1. The long hours put a real tax on his strength and health. [ ] [ ]
    2. The journey, though scenic, can tax even the most experienced drivers' skills. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

duty tariff levy burden strain assessment
tax verb

  1. To impose a tax or levy on something.

    1. The government will tax cigarettes to discourage smoking a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new law will tax all imported goods at a rate of 10 percent. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make heavy demands on someone's resources or abilities.

    1. This job will really tax my patience and require some rest later. [ ] [ ]
    2. Climbing that mountain will tax your strength and endurance to the limit. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tax" in English means: A sum of money demanded by a government for its support or for specific services., A strain or heavy demand on someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "tax" is /tæks/ in British English and /tæks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tax": duty, tariff, levy, burden, strain, assessment.

Example usage of "tax": "We pay tax on our income every year and it's law.". More examples on the page.