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Expense

noun
/ɪkˈspens/

Meaning

the cost required for something; money spent on something
the cost of something; money spent

Example Sentences

The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.

Traveling abroad can be a major expense.

Example Expressions

at the expense of

Synonyms

cost, charge, fee, expenditure, price, spending, outlay
Entry 1
cost, charge, fee, expenditure
Entry 2
cost, charge, price, spending, outlay

Antonyms

income, profit, gain, revenue, savings
Entry 1
income, profit, gain, revenue
Entry 2
profit, savings, income

Collocations

travel expense, medical expense, living expense, personal expense, at the expense of
Entry 1
travel expense, medical expense, living expense
Entry 2
travel expense, medical expense, personal expense, at the expense of

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