fee

[fiː]

fee Definition

  • 1a payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services
  • 2an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or privilege

Using fee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lawyer's fee was exorbitant.

  • Example

    The admission fee for the museum is $10.

  • Example

    I paid a fee to renew my passport.

  • Example

    The bank charges a monthly fee for their premium account.

fee Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for fee

Idioms Using fee

  • for a fee

    in exchange for payment

    Example

    The company offers delivery for a fee.

  • foot the bill/foot the fees

    to pay for something, especially something expensive

    Example

    My parents footed the bill for my college tuition.

  • pay through the nose/pay top dollar/pay top fees

    to pay a very high price for something

    Example

    I had to pay through the nose for the concert tickets.

Phrases with fee

  • a fee charged by an institution when a person applies for something, such as a job or a school

    Example

    I had to pay an application fee when I applied to college.

  • a penalty fee charged for not paying a bill or returning a rented item by the due date

    Example

    I was charged a late fee for returning the DVD after the due date.

  • a fee paid to become a member of a club, organization, or group

    Example

    I paid the membership fee to join the gym.

Origins of fee

from Old English 'feoh', meaning 'cattle, goods, money'

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Summary: fee in Brief

The term 'fee' [fiː] refers to a payment made in exchange for advice, services, or a particular right or privilege. It can be charged by professionals, institutions, or public bodies, and can take the form of application fees, late fees, or membership fees. Idioms like 'for a fee' and 'foot the bill' are also commonly used.