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Meaning of the word tax in English

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tax

US /tæks/
UK /tæks/
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Noun

1.

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.

Example:
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The government increased the sales tax.
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You need to pay your income tax by April 15th.
Synonym:
levydutytariffexcisetithe

Verb

1.

impose a tax on (someone or something).

Example:
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The government plans to tax luxury goods.
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His earnings are heavily taxed.
Synonym:
levychargeimposeassess
2.

make heavy demands on (a person's or animal's abilities, resources, or energy).

Example:
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The long journey really taxed his strength.
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The constant pressure began to tax her mental health.
Synonym:
strainburdenstressovertaxexhaust
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