toll

US /toʊl/
UK /toʊl/
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1.

a charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge or road

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The new bridge has a high toll.
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You have to pay a toll to use this highway.
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feechargelevypayment
2.

the extent of loss, damage, or suffering arising from an event or action

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The accident took a heavy toll on his health.
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The long war took a terrible toll on the country's economy.
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costdamagelosssufferingimpact
1.

to ring a bell slowly with a single, repeated sound, especially as a signal or to mark a death

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The church bells began to toll for the funeral.
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The clock tower tolled midnight.
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ringchimestrikepeal
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