toll
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/toʊl/
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/təʊl/
ringing a bell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'toll' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'toll,' where 'toll' meant 'tax or duty.'
Historical Evolution
'toll' changed from the Old English word 'toll' and eventually became the modern English word 'toll'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tax or duty,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'charge for use' and 'sound of a bell.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge or road.
The toll for crossing the bridge is $5.
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Noun 2
the sound of a bell being rung slowly, especially for a death or funeral.
The toll of the church bell could be heard across the village.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40