charge

noun / verb/tʃɑːdʒ/ 🔊 listen

charge is one of those multi-meaning English words — noun and verb. From a fee to charging a phone, from accusing to rushing; here are the 5 most common.

📖 Meanings

1to bill / a fee (money)
"They charge $5 for delivery." — (fee)
2to charge (a device)
"I need to charge my phone." — (power up)
3to accuse (formal/legal)
"He was charged with theft." — (accuse)
4to rush, attack (verb)
"The bull charged at us." — (rush at)
5responsibility (noun: in charge)
"She's in charge of the team." — (responsible)

🔄 Often confused

💬 Phrases

in charge offree of chargetake charge
❓ What does “I need to charge my phone” mean?