expense (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛns/

Definition

A cost or charge, especially a large one.

Examples

• The high cost of living is a major expense for most families.

• We need to cut down on unnecessary expenses to save money.

• Travel and entertainment are often the biggest expenses for a business.

How to Use expense

expense of (prepositional phrase)

The cost associated with something. — "We underestimated the expense of renovating the old house."

at your own expense (idiom)

Paying for something yourself, without help from others. — "You can use the facilities, but it will be at your own expense."

Synonyms of expense

Words with a similar meaning to expense:

• cost
• charge
• expenditure
• outlay

Antonyms of expense

Words with the opposite meaning to expense:

• income
• profit

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