Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

upcharge

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.42 in modern English

Syllables
up-charge
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A surcharge for something additional, especially an upgrade (optional amenity).

verb

To charge extra or to overcharge (charge someone a surcharge, or charge too much).

verb

To overcharge (charge someone with an inflated number or degree of legal charges).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From up- + charge.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

upcharges (plural) upcharges (present, singular) upcharging (participle, present) upcharged (participle, past) upcharged (past)

Frequently Paired Words

upgrade

Questions

What does upcharge mean?
A surcharge for something additional, especially an upgrade (optional amenity).
Where does upcharge come from?
From up- + charge.

How to pronounce upcharge

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