Charge
Noun, Verb
UK
/tʃɑːdʒ/
US
/tʃɑːrdʒ/
Definition
(n) : Responsibility, fee, or an attack.
(v) : To demand payment, take responsibility, or rush forward.
(v) : To demand payment, take responsibility, or rush forward.
Example
"(n) : He is in charge of the project."
"(n) : They had to pay a small charge for the service."
"(v) : The soldiers charged toward the enemy during the battle."
Explanation
“Charge” is a flexible word. As a noun, it can mean a fee or cost, responsibility, or an attack. As a verb, it can mean to demand payment, take responsibility for someone or something, or move forward aggressively. For example, a teacher may be in charge of students, a shop may charge money for goods, and soldiers can charge during a battle. In electricity, it refers to storing or holding electrical energy. In legal terms, it can mean accusing someone of a crime. The exact meaning depends on the context. It is widely used in daily life, business, and leadership situations.