Tax Definition & Meaning
tax
- noun
- charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
- verb
- levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
- set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
- use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience"
- make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"
"Tax" in song lyrics
See how tax is used in real songs:
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"Couderoy slacks, loops and sales tax"
3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect -
"it's a range, macks, relax and tax"
Above The Law — Playin' Your Game -
"And techniques, making my money with less tax"
Abstract Rude f/ Tribe Unique — Stop Biting
Words that rhyme with tax
Usage tips for "tax"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does tax mean?
- charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state" set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience" make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"
- What part of speech is tax?
- Tax is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does tax have?
- Tax has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).