Rates Definition

rates
noun
  1. a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

"Rates" in song lyrics

See how rates is used in real songs:

  • "At extraordinary rates"
    Atoms Family f/ Da Cryptic One — Da Cryptic One
  • "Devil stays higher than the crime rates"
    Channel Live — Wild Out 2K
  • "Where you comin' off? weekend low rates?"
    Classified — Trial & Error

Usage tips for "rates"

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