CEFR B1

expense

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: cost, charge, expenditure, outlay

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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."

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