fare1 nounfare2 verb
farefare1 /feə $ fer/ ●●○ noun 
WORD ORIGINfare1
Origin:
Old English faru ‘journey’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A one-week stay in Majorca costs $779 including air fare.
- Children will be thrilled to find such simple fare as macaroni and cheese on the menu.
- Goose, duck, and turkey are typical holiday fare in the Netherlands.
- How much is the train fare from Toronto to Montreal?
- I had to walk home because I didn't have enough money for the fare.
- The fare is cheaper on Saturdays and Sundays.
- The biggest fare increases were on the Kansas City to Minneapolis line.
- The Elephant and Castle is known for its traditional English fare.
- The movie is suitable family fare.
- Finally run out of money and had to borrow train fare from Chamonix to Geneva.
- I said, miming standard television sit-com fare.
- Lindsey Inn, offers an assortment of hearty fare and seafood dishes in a comfortable atmosphere.
- Room, air fare and one show ticket: $ 400 to $ 470, also two nights.
- The fare laid before Botha last night was hardly epicurean.
- The full excess fare had to be paid.
- The only possible response from the independents would be to also reduce their fares but without the cross-funding safety net.
- The specials, publicized only on the Internet and good for weekend getaways, are far lower than any other fares.
THESAURUS
the amount of money you need to buy or do something. Cost is usually used when talking in a general way about whether something is expensive or cheap rather than when talking about exact prices: · The cost of running a car is increasing.· the cost of raw materials
the amount of money you must pay for something that is for sale: · They sell good-quality clothes at reasonable prices.· the price of a plane ticket to New York
the amount of money that something is worth: · A new kitchen can increase the value of your home.
the amount that you have to pay for a service or to use something: · Hotel guests may use the gym for a small charge.· bank charges
the amount you have to pay to enter a place or join a group, or for the services of a professional person such as a lawyer or a doctor: · There is no entrance fee.· The membership fee is £125 a year.· legal fees
the amount you have to pay to travel somewhere by bus, plane, train etc: · I didn’t even have enough money for my bus fare.· fare increases
the amount you have to pay to live in or use a place that you do not own: · The rent on his apartment is $800 a month.
a charge that is set according to a standard scale: · Most TV stations offer special rates to local advertisers.
the amount you have to pay to travel on some roads or bridges: · You have to pay tolls on many French motorways.
noun [countable, uncountable] things that people and animals eat: · You can buy good fresh food in the market.· Do you like Japanese food?
noun [countable] a type of food that is cooked in a particular way: · a traditional English dish· They also offer vegetarian dishes.
British English, specialty American English noun [countable] a type of food that a restaurant or place is famous for: · Fish dishes are a specialty of the region.· Home made pies are one of the hotel’s specialities.
noun [countable] an unusual food which people in a particular place like to eat: · The local delicacies include laverbread (boiled seaweed).· I was keen to try out the local delicacies.
noun [countable] the type of food that someone usually eats: · You shouldn’t have too much salt in your diet.· In the Andes, the main diet is beans, potatoes, and corn.
noun [uncountable] food made in a particular way, or by a particular person: · Herbs are used a lot in French cooking.· I love my Mum’s home cooking.
noun [countable] formal the food you can eat in a particular restaurant, country, or area: · Italian cuisine· Trying the local cuisine is all part of the fun of travelling.
noun [uncountable] food considered as something that is necessary for good health and growth: · a book on nutrition· Many homeless people suffer from poor nutrition.
noun [uncountable] goodness that you get from food, which helps your body to stay healthy: · There's not much nourishment in fast food.
noun [uncountable] formal the kind of food that is served in a place – used especially when saying how interesting it is: · In China you can feast on bird’s nest soup and other exotic fare.· Dinner was pretty standard fare (=the usual kind of food).
Longman Language Activatorwhat you have to pay for something the amount of money you have to pay for services, activities, or things you need all the time such as food and electricity: · We'll make sure you have the operation, whatever the cost.cost of: · The cost of electricity has fallen in the last twelve months.· Internet banking will considerably reduce the cost of doing business.high/low cost: · The high cost of health care in the US is causing a great deal of concern.building/legal/transportation etc costs: · If you lose the case, you will face substantial legal costs.cost of living (=the amount of money you need for things such as food, clothes, or rent): · Many old people have to live in poverty because of the steady rise in the cost of living.cut costs (=reduce the cost of something): · IBM is continuing to cut costs in an effort to be more competitive.at no extra cost (=without having to pay more): · We will deliver and install your computer at no extra cost.running costs (=the amount of money that a business or organization regularly spends on things such as salaries, electricity, and rent): · £650,000 will be needed to cover the hospital's running costs during its first year.
the amount of money you have to pay for something that is for sale, especially in a shop: · There's a great new clothes store on Main Street, and its prices seem very reasonable.price of: · What's the price of a pack of cigarettes nowadays?high/low price: · Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said it was impossible to build a good computer for such a low price.house/food/oil etc prices: · House prices rose by around 12% in the south-east last year.charge a price: · They charge the same price for a takeaway as they do for eating in the restaurant.half price (=half the usual price): · I bought these jeans half price in a sale.reduce/cut prices: · Apple was forced to cut prices sharply, reducing its profit margin.increase/raise prices: · The Japanese have raised prices just $8 a vehicle on average.price rise (=increase in the price of something): · Experts say they expect price rises to be gradual but persistent.the asking price (=the price that someone wants for something they are selling): · The asking price for the 60-acre estate in Atlanta is $27 million.
the amount of money that you pay for a service, or for being allowed to use something: charge for: · There's no charge for telephoning the operator.bank/delivery/electricity etc charges: · If your order comes to over $30, we will not make a delivery charge.admission charge (=the amount of money you must pay to go into a public place): · There's an admission charge for adults, but children get into the museum free.at no extra charge (=without having to pay more): · Members and their guests are welcome to use the club's facilities at no extra charge.additional charge (=an amount that is added to the usual price): · An additional charge of 15% will be added to your bill for service.
the amount of money that you pay to someone for a professional service, or the amount that you pay in order to do something: fee of: · Some actors can ask a fee of around $1,000,000 a movie.charge a fee: · The doctor I saw charged a £100 fee for an initial consultation.school/legal/medical etc fees: · An accident on vacation can cost you a lot in medical fees.entrance fee (=the amount of money you pay to go in somewhere): · The entrance fees to the park have gone up by 50%.
the usual cost of a service or job: · We are able to offer a whole range of services at very reasonable rates.hourly/weekly/daily rate: · Our shop assistants are paid an hourly rate of £5.50the going rate (=the rate that people are willing to pay at the present time): · £150 is the going rate for tickets for the concert.fixed rate (=one that is always the same): · There is a fixed rate for the job, regardless of how long it takes.
the cost of a journey on a bus, train, plane etc: · I had to walk home because I didn't have enough money for the fare.coach/train/air etc fare: · How much is the train fare from Toronto to Montreal?· A one-week stay in Majorca costs $779 including air fare.fare increases: · The biggest fare increases were on the Kansas City to Minneapolis line.
money that you have to pay in order to drive over some bridges or roads: · You have to pay tolls on many of the major roads in France.toll bridge/road/lane (=one that you have to pay to use): · In 1871 they built a toll bridge from the mainland to the island.
the amount of money that you pay to live in or use a place that you do not own: pay rent: · She pays £350 a month rent for a one-bedroomed apartment.high/low rent: · Office rents are highest in the city centre.put up the rent/raise the rent (=increase it): · If my landlord raises the rent again, I'll have to look for somewhere smaller.
the amount of money that you pay to use a car, television, tools etc over a period of time: · The rental on the TV includes maintenance and repairs.car/television/video etc rental: · Car rental is $200 a week and you need a clean driving licence.
a particular kind of food, or food that has been cooked in a particular way · The doctor told him not to eat fatty foods.· Do you like spicy food?French/Italian/Japanese etc food · I've never had Indonesian food -- what's it like?fast food (=food that is prepared and served quickly to customers) · the world's largest fast food restaurant chainjunk food (=food that is not very healthy and is already prepared so you can eat it immediately) · You shouldn't eat all that junk food, it's bad for you.health food (=a special kind of food that people eat because they think it is good for their health) · A health food store is a good place to look for herbs.baby food (=specially prepared for babies) · You can quite easily make your own baby food at home.
several foods cooked together in a particular way, especially in a way that is typical of a country or place: · This dish can be served hot or cold.· a delicious vegetable dish with a spicy nut sauce· We serve a variety of Thai dishes.
a type of special food that a restaurant, country, or area is famous for: · The village is famous for its seafood specialties.local/regional speciality (=from a particular area): · Fish curry is a local speciality
a rare and expensive kind of food which people in a particular area think is very special: · Squid is a delicacy in this part of Italy.· Hasan plied us with drinks and an array of Egyptian delicacies which he brought from the kitchen.
simple or healthy food - used especially in books or newspapers about the food in a restaurant: · The Elephant and Castle is known for its traditional English fare.· Children will be thrilled to find such simple fare as macaroni and cheese on the menu.
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nounfog lamp, nounfour-star, nounfour-wheel drive, nounfreewheel, verbfuel injection, nounfull lock, noungarage, noungarage, verbgarbage truck, noungas-guzzler, noungasohol, noungasoline, noungas pedal, noungas station, noungear, noungearbox, noungear lever, noungear shift, noungear stick, nounglove compartment, noungo-cart, noungo-kart, noungreen light, noungrille, noungritter, nounguardrail, nounhack, nounhackney carriage, nounhandbrake, nounhandlebars, nounhatchback, nounhaulage, nounhazard lights, nounheadlamp, nounheadlight, nounheadroom, nounheap, nounhearse, nounheavy goods vehicle, nounHGV, nounhigh beams, nounhigh-octane, adjectiveHighway Code, nounhijacking, nounhit-and-run, adjectivehitchhike, verbhonk, nounhonk, verbhood, nounhoot, nounhoot, verbhopped-up, adjectivehorsebox, nounhorse trailer, nounhot rod, nounhot-wire, verbhubcap, nounhydroplane, verbignition, nounindicate, verbindicator, nouninner tube, nouninternal combustion engine, nounjack-knife, verbjalopy, nounJeep, nounjuggernaut, nounjump, verbjumper cables, nounjump leads, nounjump-start, verbkickstand, nounkick-start, verbkick-start, nounKlaxon, nounlead-free, adjectivelearner's permit, nounleft-hand drive, adjectivelicense plate, nounlight, nounlimo, nounlimousine, nounlocal, nounlock, verblock, nounlog book, nounlorry, nounlow gear, nounL-plate, nounmagneto, nounmanifold, nounmechanic, nounmeter maid, nounmileage, nounmileometer, nounmilk float, nounminibus, nounminicab, nounminivan, nounmisfire, verbmoped, nounMOT, nounmotocross, nounmotor, nounmotor, adjectivemotor, verbmotorbike, nounmotorcade, nounmotor car, nounmotorcycle, nounmotor home, nounmotoring, nounmotorist, nounmotorized, adjectivemotor pool, nounmotor racing, nounmotor scooter, nounmotor vehicle, nounmoving van, nounmpg, muffler, nounmulti-storey, nounnearside, adjectiveneutral, nounnumber plate, nounoctane, nounodometer, nounomnibus, nounoverdrive, nounovershoot, verbpanel, nounpanel truck, nounpantechnicon, nounpark, verbpark and ride, nounparking, nounparking brake, nounparking garage, nounparking light, nounparking lot, nounparking meter, nounparking ticket, nounpassenger seat, nounpatrol car, nounpatrolman, nounpedal, nounpenalty point, nounpetrol station, nounpick-up, nounpick-up truck, nounpillion, nounpiston ring, nounpit, nounplate, nounplug, nounpneumatic, adjectivepound, nounpower steering, nounprang, verbpremium, nounprovisional licence, nounpush-start, verbrace, verbrace car, nounracing car, nounradar trap, nounradial tyre, nounradiator, nounrank, nounrearview mirror, nounrefuel, verbreg., registration, nounregistration number, nounregular, nounremould, nounremoval van, nounrespray, verbrestraint, nounretread, nounrev, verbreverse, verbreverse, nounreverse gear, nounreversing light, nounride, nounrig, nounright-hand drive, adjectiveroad hog, nounroad rage, nounroad test, nounroadworthy, adjectiveRolls-Royce, nounroof-rack, nounrun, verbrun, nounrunabout, nounRV, nounsaloon, nounsalt truck, nounscooter, nounseat belt, nounsedan, nounself-drive, adjectiveshaft, nounshift, verbshock absorber, nounsidecar, nounsidelight, nounsideswipe, verbsilencer, nounsill, nounslick, nounslipstream, nounsnarl, verbsnarl-up, nounsnow chains, nounsnowmobile, nounsnow plough, nounsnow tire, nounsouped-up, adjectivespare, nounspare tyre, nounsparking plug, nounspark plug, nounspeedometer, nounspeed trap, nounspeedway, nounsplash guard, nounspoiler, nounsports car, nounstall, nounstart, verbstarter, nounstarter motor, nounstation wagon, nounsteamroller, nounsteering, nounstick, nounstick shift, nounstretch limo, nounsump, nounsunroof, nounsupercharged, adjectivesuspension, nountachograph, nountachometer, nountailback, nountailboard, nountailgate, nountailgate, verbtail light, nountailpipe, nountax disc, nountaxi, nountaxicab, nounteamster, nountest certificate, nountest drive, nounthree-point turn, nounthree-wheeler, nounthrottle, nounthrust, nounticket, nountie-up, nountotal, 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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Air fares have shot up by 20%. Children under 14 travel half-fare. The movie is suitable family fare.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a concessionary fares scheme for pensioners well-balanced wholesome mealsCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
Air fares have shot up by 20%. Children under 14 travel half-fare. The movie is suitable family fare. (=the money you pay for a bus journey)· Can you lend me 50p for my bus fare?
(=the money you pay to travel in a cab)· My Dad gave me the money for my cab fare.
a concessionary fares scheme for pensioners· The bus company offers discount fares to pensioners.
· The airline instituted a 10% fare increase.
· Rail fares are to increase by up to 9.4%.
· She couldn't afford the £18 taxi fare.
· How much is the train fare to Derby?
well-balanced wholesome meals· The current cheapest airline fare is the £249 Apex special which must be booked in advance.· During an air-fare war, you may get the cheapest fare by taking advantage of this offer.· This, however, rather missed the point, since even cheap fares serve little purpose if there are no trains.· Be aware, however, that some airlines do not grant the senior discount on their cheapest promotional fares.· If one can spread a core cost over a larger operation one can offer cheaper fares.· The cheapest restricted fare was $ 198.· The Christmas New Year holiday an even cheaper promotional fare.· The cheapest restricted fare: $ 528.
· Local people and regular travellers would also retain their concessionary fares on the crossing.· He said that last year the local authority spent £1.35m. on concessionary fares and would spend the same this year.· Pass revival: Langbaurgh Council is set to reintroduce a concessionary fares scheme for pensioners and the disabled from July 1.· Proper concessionary fare schemes will be developed in every area.· Assisting people in rural areas by making concessionary fares on local public transport widely available.· It's because Middlesbrough Council can not afford to increase the subsidy for concessionary fares from £1.35m.· The 1883 Cheap Trains Act made concessionary fares for workers general and compulsory.· The concessionary fares scheme in London will continue.
· Children 2-11 years inclusive not sharing with two full fare passengers: reduction 25%.· Louis today would have faced an unrestricted full fare coach price of $ 1, 586.· The full excess fare had to be paid.· One-way full fares are $ 139 second class, $ 199 first class.· Scheduled Apex return fare £127, 14 days advance booking, maximum stay three months, full economy fare £163.
· He hopes to drum up the support of sympathetic congressmen who blame the law for high fares.· More than two-thirds were businessmen who travel on tight schedules and pay high fares.· What would you predict that the consequences of such intensive regulation would be? High fares.· Airlines experiment with the highest possible fares over the weekend.· Will operator charges by Railtrack be reflected in higher fares and possible loss of patronage resulting from cross price elasticity?· If so, are we passengers willing to pay substantially higher fares so that the airlines can continuously purchase new aircraft?· Sometimes migrant trains were seen travelling eastward, despite the higher fares, just as packed as those going west.· Employees may, however, face problems of increased travelling time or higher fares.
· Virgin subsequently filed its own, even lower fare to New York.· The lowest possible restricted fare was $ 198.· What Britain needs is serious government investment in public transport infrastructure-and lower fares.· I would like the lowest possible senior fare between X city and X city.· With each call, the CalPIRG callers asked for the lowest possible air fare on a specific route for a specific date.· Many wait till the last minute, hoping that the airline will hold a sale and lower fares.· The lowest fare is £309 midweek, low season.· Q: Where can I find information on the lowest commercial air fares?
· It was hoped that special through fares from Bristol and Exeter would also be available but this has proved impossible.· Unlike special fare sales, the senior fares are available in most markets, albeit on a limited basis.
· Twigs, leaves and grass are standard fare.· The plot is pretty standard family escapist fare.· Concessions only apply to standard fares and not to fares that have already been discounted.· Potato salad and baked beans are standard fare at most delis.· The standard return fare between Darlington and York would rise from £18.80 to £26.32.· I said, miming standard television sit-com fare.· All in all, standard fare.· Ticket prices are to be 25 percent to 50 percent below standard coach fares.
· The farm at the site operates a rare breeds centre and also has a tea room with traditional fare.· More discerning diners can sample such traditional Biltmore fare as gulf shrimp and crab claws on ice.· Good traditional fare and seafood dishes.· Lively in flavor but quick to prepare, this chicken dish gives a new spin to the traditional grilled fare.· More traditional fare can be found at the Plaka taverna just across the road.· We ordered the fish and chips, expecting marvelous things from this traditional ale house fare.· This deliciously light and quick-to-prepare dinner party menu makes a welcome change from the richer, traditional fare of the season.
· Spice and fruit breads, similar to hot cross buns, were typical Elizabethan Lenten fare.· It does not make for your typical comic fare.
· An unrestricted scheduled fare is ideal, but is not of course the most economical means of travel.· Louis today would have faced an unrestricted full fare coach price of $ 1, 586.· Delta Air Lines Inc. would charge $ 449 for the same trip under recently published unrestricted coach fares.
NOUN· With each call, the CalPIRG callers asked for the lowest possible air fare on a specific route for a specific date.· The service also can book air fare, ground transportation, lift tickets and more.· For £35 10s 0d he offered a return air fare and a camping holiday in the Corsican sunshine.· International air fare is not included.· Head whirling, she went into a travel agency and enquired the air fare to Toronto.· Seattle was 3,500 miles away, and we couldn't afford the air fare.· Port taxes and air fare are extra.
· A computer is the only way he could weigh up the effect of the bus fare factor.· Through his twice weekly plasma sales, Willingham has helped Scheard and others buy clothes and food or pay bus fare.· Their bus fares are paid, but I suspect that they walked.· She will come to Indianapolis later, as Soon as there is money enough to pay for bus fare.· She would walk, in lashing rain, a howling wind, rather than pay a bus fare.· She could not afford the bus fare to see a doctor, much less his fee.· Unable to afford bus fares, she walked to interviews.
· The cab fare was thirty-three dollars.· By network standards, that is cab fare.· This girl, this young woman, coming here and asking for the loan of a shilling for a cab fare.
· In particular, fare increases appear to lead to high losses of passengers, particularly at off-peak periods.
· That's eighty-five pounds less my rail fare.· Present rail fare concessions will be retained.· Finally here is one comparison of a rail fare and a car fare.· We regret that we are unable to provide this rail fare facility for clients booking within one week of departure. 6.· This type of package is sometimes offered in conjunction with cheap rail fares and bus vouchers.· The passengers felt bad enough earlier when they were hit by a regional rail fare rise of more than five percent.
· Standard return fare per person £56 - £62.· The fare you pay is a flat rate £25 - a fraction of the normal return fare!· Bargain five-day return fare for two adults in a car from £84.· Refreshments on most trains. Return fares from £4.80.· Scheduled Apex return fare £127, 14 days advance booking, maximum stay three months, full economy fare £163.· He was broke, stranded, and penniless, and pleaded with Mum to send him his return fare money.· The standard return fare between Darlington and York would rise from £18.80 to £26.32.
· It usually covers the cost of accommodation, breakfast, a main meal and return taxi fare from airport to hotel.· Shortly after midnight, Josie handed Lucy her taxi fare and told her to scram.· Don't be afraid occasionally to challenge claims for taxi fares and expensive meals.· He still faces four charges of dodging taxi fares of between eleven and 50 pounds.
· Finally run out of money and had to borrow train fare from Chamonix to Geneva.· Tlere was also that uncertainty about the train fare.· He reported back faithfully to Theo, who had provided his train fare.· Round-trip train fare was about $ 3. 50, admission $ 7. 50.
VERB· For £35 10s 0d he offered a return air fare and a camping holiday in the Corsican sunshine.· A set number of seats may be offered at several fares on the same flight.· If one can spread a core cost over a larger operation one can offer cheaper fares.· This type of package is sometimes offered in conjunction with cheap rail fares and bus vouchers.· The airlines will continue to offer more expensive fares for busy executives who need to keep their options open.
· Cars stack up behind every bus, while passengers queue to pay their fares.· More than two-thirds were businessmen who travel on tight schedules and pay high fares.· More would have gone if there had been money to pay for their fares.· Through his twice weekly plasma sales, Willingham has helped Scheard and others buy clothes and food or pay bus fare.· An impatient mob broke down the doors, took possession of the station, and commandeered the trains without paying their fares.· She will come to Indianapolis later, as Soon as there is money enough to pay for bus fare.· She would have to pay her own air fare, of course.· If so, are we passengers willing to pay substantially higher fares so that the airlines can continuously purchase new aircraft?
· Both of these carriers raised their base fares 10 percent and are collecting the windfall on tickets currently being sold.· A lack of funds was the explanation used by a majority of the Council for voting to raise bus fares.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1[countable] the price you pay to travel somewhere by bus, train, plane etcbus/train/air/cab fare- And he identified poll tax dodgers as part of the problem.
- And the trawl for tax dodgers also threw up other misdemeanours.
- On March 6 pay bonuses were announced for all soldiers and an amnesty was declared for deserters and draft dodgers.
- Read in studio Police have begun a campaign against car tax dodgers.
- The government, it seems, is counting heavily on getting money from tax dodgers.
- I wanted two second-class tickets to Coimbra.
Air fares have shot up by 20%.half-fare/full-fare Children under 14 travel half-fare.► see thesaurus at cost2[uncountable] written food, especially food served in a restaurant or eaten on a special occasion: traditional Christmas fare► see thesaurus at food3[countable] a passenger in a taxi4[uncountable] something that is offered to the public, especially as entertainment: The movie is suitable family fare.fare1 nounfare2 verb
farefare2 verb VERB TABLE
fare
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | fare |
| he, she, it | fares | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | fared |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have fared |
| he, she, it | has fared | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had fared |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will fare |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have fared |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am faring |
| he, she, it | is faring | |
| you, we, they | are faring | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was faring |
| you, we, they | were faring | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been faring |
| he, she, it | has been faring | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been faring |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be faring |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been faring |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Although here, too, Chicago had fared better than many older cities, unemployment remained a serious, seemingly intractable problem.
- Even in cities which generally fared well in the face of federal budget cuts, the impacts in these areas were significant.
- First, there is the demand that individual animals have a life that fares well, all considered.
- I always enjoyed walking the full length of the street to check how the other shops were faring.
- I do consider myself a storyteller... and yet I am concerned that education is faring so badly.
- In the major terminal breeds, the Charolais fares worst with up to 17.3 percent of difficult calvings in some herds.
- Yeb isn't faring much better.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a concessionary fares scheme for pensioners well-balanced wholesome mealsCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
(=the money you pay for a bus journey)· Can you lend me 50p for my bus fare?
(=the money you pay to travel in a cab)· My Dad gave me the money for my cab fare.
a concessionary fares scheme for pensioners· The bus company offers discount fares to pensioners.
· The airline instituted a 10% fare increase.
· Rail fares are to increase by up to 9.4%.
· She couldn't afford the £18 taxi fare.
· How much is the train fare to Derby?
well-balanced wholesome meals· During the Salazar dictatorship Madeira fared badly, particularly after the revolt in the island in 1931.· Compared with other nutritious foods, they fared badly.· The party fared badly at the election in April last year, and Craxi's name has appeared regularly in the inquiries.· Sangster has also fared badly through his involvement with Classic Thoroughbreds, a more recent venture.· Ethnic minority groupings, squatters and welfare rights workers, for example, usually fare badly in comparison with statusquo middle-class groups.
· It can be seen that, whilst all regions reflected the higher national unemployment rate, some regions fared better than others.· Studies show that older people fare better when they are able to continue their lives as independently as possible.· There is no reason to believe that diabetic patients fare better and they may do less well.· Dance based on ethnic themes fared better.· The Nationalists fared better in their foreign dealings.· If managing diversity comes to be viewed as a business issue rather than an ethical one, minorities might actually fare better.· The six men plus Brown who took the farmhouse fared better.· The new power brokers on the political scene have not fared better either.
· They rarely publish their arguments in the technical literature; when they do, the arguments usually fare poorly.· The state also fared poorly in the teen birth rate category.· This prompted two Republican candidates who are faring poorly to invite Mr Weicker back to the party; he refused.
· Gloucestershire have not been faring well in the Benson and Hedges Cup.· Even in cities which generally fared well in the face of federal budget cuts, the impacts in these areas were significant.· One explanation is that the Conservatives have not fared well in local elections.· Not faring well, but resting.· First, there is the demand that individual animals have a life that fares well, all considered.· Will it be said that animals raised on close confinement systems, for example, do not fare well, all considered?· After two years of chemotherapy treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia, Jessica is faring well.
NOUN· He was trying to save bus fares so he could buy a new bike.· The Sisters soon realised that many of the patients could not afford the bus or train fare every week.
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fare well/badly/better etc to be successful, unsuccessful etc: - I think the men fared better than the women.
- It can be seen that, whilst all regions reflected the higher national unemployment rate, some regions fared better than others.
- It still fared better than the broader market.
- Life may be regarded as an austere struggle, blighted by fate, where only the rich and the lucky fare well.
- Not faring well, but resting.
- Obviously some clothiers fared better than others for there were quite a large number of bankruptcies between 1800 and 1840.
- The Bloomberg Indiana Index fared better than the benchmark Standard.
- There is no reason to believe that diabetic patients fare better and they may do less well.
- And he identified poll tax dodgers as part of the problem.
- And the trawl for tax dodgers also threw up other misdemeanours.
- On March 6 pay bonuses were announced for all soldiers and an amnesty was declared for deserters and draft dodgers.
- Read in studio Police have begun a campaign against car tax dodgers.
- The government, it seems, is counting heavily on getting money from tax dodgers.
- I wanted two second-class tickets to Coimbra.
Although Chicago has fared better than some cities, unemployment remains a problem. He wondered how Ed had fared in the interview.- lithographic
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