overcharge

Meanings

• verb

  Charging more than the usual or fair price for goods or services.

  - "The store is overcharging customers for the latest electronics."
  - "The taxi driver overcharged us for the short ride."

• A fee or charge that is in excess of what is normal, reasonable, or usual.

  - "The airline imposed an overcharge for the extra luggage."
  - "The bank accidentally overcharged my account."

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Antonyms

undercharge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overcharge
charge , arrange , arrasge , arrange

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Variants

List of all variants of overcharge that leads to same result
overcharge , overcharged , overcharges , overcharging

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Etymology

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The term 'overcharge' comes from the Old English word 'ofergealdan' which means 'to exceed a price'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in the early days of electricity, consumers were often overcharged for their usage?

2. The term 'overcharge' is also used in the context of electric vehicles to describe the excess energy that is stored in the battery.

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Related Concepts

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1. surcharge: A fee or charge added to an existing price or cost.

2. markup: The difference between the cost of goods sold and their selling price.

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Culture

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In literature, 'overcharge' is often used metaphorically to describe an emotional response that is disproportionate to the situation. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that uses excessive colors or details.

How to Memorize "overcharge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with the usual price at the center and the overcharge as something that tips the scale and goes beyond the usual price.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overcharge' with the feeling of being cheated or taken advantage of.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Over-charge: More than what is charged'.

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