fare
fare
fɛr
fer
/feə/

Definition & Meaning of "fare"in English

Fare
01

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

fare definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
fares

What is a "fare"?

A fare is the fee paid for a service, especially for transportation, such as buses, trains, or taxis. It can also apply to fees for things like ridesharing services or ferry rides. The amount of a fare often depends on factors like distance, time, or type of service. The purpose of a fare is to cover the cost of providing the service, helping to maintain and operate transportation systems and ensure they are accessible to users.

Examples
She bought a monthly pass to save on daily fare expenses.
02

a selection or variety of food or drink, often of a particular type or from a certain region

What is "fare"?

Fare refers to food, especially the kind that is provided or served at a particular event, place, or time. It encompasses a wide range of dishes, meals, and culinary offerings. For example, the fare at a restaurant might include appetizers, entrees, and desserts from a specific cuisine. Similarly, the fare at a festival might consist of various street foods and snacks.

Examples
The restaurant serves traditional Italian fare.
03

an agenda of things to do

04

a paying (taxi) passenger

to fare
01

to perform or manage oneself in a particular way, especially in response to a situation or condition

Intransitive: to fare in a specific manner
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
state verb
regular
present tense
fare
3rd person singular
fares
present participle
faring
past simple
fared
past participle
fared
Examples
Despite the challenges, he fared admirably in his first year of college.
02

to eat or consume food

Intransitive: to fare | to fare on food
Examples
The travelers fared on local cuisine during their visit to the small village.
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