Definition of fare - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transport costmoney paid for a transport ticket
- The bus fare is quite affordable.
2.
nutritionfood and drink provided or consumed
- The restaurant offers traditional Italian fare.
3.
taxipaying passenger in a taxi
- The taxi driver picked up a fare downtown.
Verb
1.
outcomehappen or turn out in a specified way
- How did the project fare in the end?
2.
movementDated move or proceed along a pathDated
- The hikers fared through the dense forest.
3.
eatingDated eat well or enjoy good foodDated
- They fared sumptuously at the banquet.
Images of fare
food and drink provided or consumed
Expressions with fare
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something normal or commonly encountered
Action movies are standard fare in this cinema.
intense competition between companies lowering prices
The airlines engaged in a fare war to attract passengers.
money paid for a ride on a bus
She searched her purse for the bus fare before boarding.
money paid for a taxi ride
I need to save some cash for cab fare.
rise in the price of transportation services
Due to the fare increase, fewer people are taking the bus.
regular price paid for a ticket or service
He paid the full fare for his train ticket.
charge of half the usual fare for transport
Children under 12 travel on half fare.
price paid for hiring a taxi
The taxi fare to the airport was $30.
the cost of a train ticket
The train fare to London is quite expensive.
cost to travel by train
The rail fare to London is quite expensive.
fare for a two-way journey
I bought a return fare to London.
the money paid for a subway ride
The subway fare increased by 10% this year.
person who avoids paying for public transport
The fare dodger was caught by the ticket inspector.
person who avoids paying for transportation
The fare evader was caught on the bus without a ticket.
perform more poorly
The team fared worse in the second half of the game.
related to paying for a journey
The bus was full of fare-paying passengers.
uniform charge regardless of distance
Passengers pay a flat fare no matter how far they travel.
normal price for a service
The regular fare for the bus ride is $2.
act of not paying for public transport
Fare evasion is a common issue in big cities.
ticket price or charge that applies to grown-up passengers or customers
You must pay the adult fare once you turn eighteen.
section of a bus journey with a set charge
The fare stage ends at the next stop.
price paid for a one-way trip on public or commercial transport
The single fare to the city center has increased this year.
lower price offered only to people enrolled in school or college
The museum offers a student fare with a valid university ID card.
discounted travel fare with specific conditions
She booked an excursion fare for her holiday trip.
Origin of fare
Old English, fær (journey)
Terms with fare included in their meaning
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general use
transport system available for public use, usually for a fare
performance
fare or perform in a situation
fare
the cost of travel in a public vehicle
taxi device
device in taxis calculating fare by distance and time
rail travel
fare category for train tickets
aviation
letter indicating fare level in reservations
bland content
bland or insipid intellectual fare, entertainment, etc
transportation
small coin used for subway fare payment
travel
class of travel with less luxury at lower fare
managing
manage or fare in a situation
aviation
letter or code showing the fare class for a transport seat
acr: automatic/automated fare collection system
system that collects money for public transport automatically
transport fare
ticket for multiple journeys at a reduced rate
airfare type
travel fare with different start and end points
transport discount
charge of half the usual fare for transport
travel
fare for a two-way journey
travel
discounted travel fare with specific conditions
bus stop
place where bus fare changes
commerce
person who pays for a fare
Examples of fare in a sentence
The taxi fare was unexpectedly high. Breakfast fare included fresh fruits and juices. The fare at the banquet was exquisite and varied. The fare asked to be dropped off at the station. Each fare paid by card at the end of the ride. The team fared well in the competition.
He wondered how he would fare in the new city. They fared well on their journey across the desert. The ship fared smoothly through the stormy sea. They fared well at the gourmet festival. We fared like kings at the wedding feast.
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- French:tarif, se dérouler, ...
- German:Fahrpreis, ergehen, ...
- Italian:tariffa, andare, ...
- Spanish:pasaje, resultar, ...
- Portuguese:tarifa, correr, ...
- Chinese:票价, 进展, ...
- Japanese:運賃, なる, ...
- Arabic:أجرة, سارَ, ...
- Hebrew:דְּמֵי נְסִיעָה, לְהִסְתַּדֵּר, ...
- Russian:плата за проезд, происходить, ...
- Ukrainian:вартість проїзду, відбуватися, ...
- Hindi:किराया, होना, ...
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