Words · Very common
tax
/tæks/ · 3 letters · 3 distinct letters
- noun
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
- verb
levy a tax on
The State taxes alcohol heavily
- verb
set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
- verb
use to the limit
you are taxing my patience
- verb
make a charge against or accuse
They taxed him failure to appear in court