tax
Translation
tax, levy, duty
Examples
The government will increase the tax on fuel.
The government will increase the tax on fuel.
Income tax is deducted from your salary.
Income tax is deducted from your salary.
Grammar Patterns
a tax ((on sth.)) a charge on (sth.) There is a high tax on cigarettes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: duty, levy, tariff
Etymology
From Latin *taxare* 'to assess, value, tax'.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous saying 'nothing is certain except death and taxes'.