Definitions

expense

[ik-spens] / ɪkˈspɛns /

NOUN

cost, payment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount budget charge consumption debt expenditure insurance investment liability loan loss mortgage obligation outlay payroll price price tag rate risk spending sum tariff value

STRONG

assessment bite debit decrement deprivation disbursement duty forfeit forfeiture outdo output overhead responsibility sacrifice surcharge toll upkeep worth

WEAK

bottom line out of pocket

Antonyms

STRONGEST

asset

STRONG

irresponsibility

Example Sentences

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He’s also used it to apply for a mortgage and compile expense reports.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several states said the settlement would benefit the company at consumers’ expense.

From The Wall Street Journal

This week Fottrell addressed another problem often associated with Florida: How can a family get rid of an unwanted time share and its associated expenses?

From MarketWatch

Annuities also protect purchasers against market risk associated with investing in stocks and bonds and make people feel more comfortable knowing they will have regular income to cover their necessary expenses.

From MarketWatch

“For households with very young children, diapers are a big expense,” Lieberman said, “so it’s an area that is subject to trade-down risk as consumers manage their wallet.”

From The Wall Street Journal

expense

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