SURCHARGE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Surcharge.
How to pronounce surcharge:
US
Surcharge - as a noun
An additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chargeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Surcharge - as a verb
Charge an extra fee, as for a special service
Rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fleecegazumphookoverchargepluckplumerobsoakHypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatchiselHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fill to capacity with people
Example: "The air raids had surcharged the emergency wards"
Print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote
Fill to an excessive degree
Example: "The air was surcharged with tension"
Place too much a load on
Example: "Don't overload the car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overchargeoverloadShow an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given
Example Sentences
"The airline charges a surcharge for extra baggage."
"There is a surcharge for 24-hour room service."
"We had to pay a surcharge for using a credit card at the gas station."
"The surcharge for international shipping was higher than expected."
"The concert ticket price includes a surcharge for venue maintenance."
Word Game Points
Is SURCHARGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, surcharge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SURCHARGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SURCHARGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surcharge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSURCHARGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SURCHARGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surcharge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSURCHARGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
