Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

toll

Noun, Verb
/toʊl/
Definition
A toll is a charge paid for a service, often related to the use of roads or bridges.
Examples
  • The toll for crossing the bridge is $5.
  • The accident took a heavy toll on the community.
  • He tolls the bell each evening at six.
Meaning
The term can also refer to the cost or consequence of an event, commonly in the context of loss or damage.
Synonyms
  • fee
  • charge
  • cost
  • price
  • levy