toll

noun
UK: /təʊl/
US: /toʊl/

  1. A fee paid for using a road, bridge, or other service.

    1. The toll is two dollars to cross the bridge.
    2. Drivers can now pay the road toll using a smartphone app for faster access.

  2. The number of deaths or injuries resulting from a particular event.

    1. The earthquake took a heavy toll on the small village.
    2. Rising temperatures are expected to take a significant toll on agriculture this summer.

  3. The sound of a bell ringing slowly and solemnly.

    1. We heard the toll of the church bell during the funeral.
    2. The solemn toll announced the passing of a respected community leader.

Synonyms

fee charge damage cost
toll verb

  1. To ring a bell slowly and repeatedly, especially for a funeral.

    1. The bell tolled for the fallen soldiers.
    2. As the service ended, the church bell began to toll mournfully.

  2. To charge a fee for the use of a road or bridge.

    1. The new highway is tolled to pay for its construction.
    2. Motorists are tolled when entering the city during peak hours.
toll idiom

  1. To take a heavy toll means to have a bad effect on something.

    1. The long hours took their toll on her health.
    2. The constant stress began to toll heavily on their relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "toll" in English means: A fee paid for using a road, bridge, or other service., The number of deaths or injuries resulting from a particular event., The sound of a bell ringing slowly and solemnly..

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

Synonyms for "toll": fee, charge, damage, cost.

Example usage of "toll": "The toll is two dollars to cross the bridge.". More examples on the page.