Meaning & use
fare
The money charged for a trip on a form of public transportation, such as a bus or train.
See it in a sentence
The bus fare increased by fifty cents at the start of the year.
She checked several airlines to find the cheapest fare to Chicago.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'fare' means to get along or perform, as in 'How did you fare on the exam?'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To perform, progress, or manage in a particular situation.
The new restaurant fared surprisingly well despite opening during a slow season.
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