Meaning & Definition of word "Toll"
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Toll
/toʊl/
noun:
- 1. A charge payable to use a bridge or road.
- Example: The toll for crossing the bridge was unexpectedly high.
- 2. The sound of a bell, especially when rung slowly at regular intervals.
- Example: The toll of the church bells signaled the start of the service.
- 3. The amount of loss or damage resulting from a particular event.
- Example: The storm took a heavy toll on the coastal communities.
verb:
- 1. To impose a charge or fee.
- Example: The city plans to toll vehicles entering the downtown area to reduce traffic.
- 2. To ring a bell, especially to announce or mark time.
- Example: The town will toll the bell at noon.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old English 'talla', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
toll road:
A road that requires payment to use.
toll booth:
A structure at which tolls are collected.
take a toll:
To cause damage or loss, especially emotionally or physically.
Related Words
fee:
A payment made for professional advice or services.
charge:
The price asked for goods or services.
Slang Meanings of toll
Meaning: To toll like a church bell in a figurative sense.
Example Sentence: You can hear the city toll with the sounds of life.
Meaning: To pay the price for one's actions.
Example Sentence: He found out that living fast would eventually toll on him.