fee

Meanings

• noun

  A sum of money paid, usually as a charge or for a service.

• noun

  A reward or compensation for services rendered.

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Pronunciation

1. /fiː/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fee
be , lee , key , see , we

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. fee (en) : A tax or charge
   

2. fee (en) : A payment made to an expert for advice or services
   

3. fee (en) : A reward or prize
   

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Variants

List of all variants of fee that leads to same result
fee , fees , in fee , feed , feeing , fee-for-service , fee-for-services , fees-for-service , fee simple , fees simple , fee splitting , fee splittings , fee tail , fees tail , contingency fee , contingent fee , green fee , greens fee , greens fees , slotting allowance , slotting fee , user fee , user fees , user's fee

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Etymology

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Old English 'fēogan' meaning 'to take, seize, obtain'.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, 'stipendiarii' were soldiers who were paid a 'stipendium' or 'fee' for their services.

2. The term 'fee simple' in real estate refers to an absolute ownership of property, with no conditions or limitations.

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Related Concepts

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1. charge: A fee is a type of charge.

2. compensation: A fee is a form of compensation.

3. payment: A fee is a type of payment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fee' is often used in the context of payments for services, rewards, or compensation. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', the character Shylock demands a 'pound of flesh' as a 'fee' for a loan. In music, 'fee' is a term used in classical music to refer to a payment made to a performer or composer.

How to Memorize "fee"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of coins or banknotes representing a fee.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fee' with the idea of payment or compensation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'F-E-E' to remember that it stands for 'Funds Effectively Earned'.

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