Expense

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛns/

Definitions of expense

noun the cost required for something; the money spent on something

Example Sentences

A1 I can't go on vacation because of the expense.

A2 She was worried about the expense of repairing her car.

B1 The company is cutting expenses to increase profits.

B2 He was surprised by the unexpected expenses that came up during the project.

C1 The business owner carefully tracks all expenses to ensure financial stability.

C2 The luxury hotel spared no expense in providing top-notch service to its guests.

Examples of expense in a Sentence

formal The company is reviewing its expenses to identify areas for cost reduction.

informal I can't go on that trip, it's too much of an expense right now.

slang I can't hang out tonight, I'm low on funds and can't afford the expense.

figurative His constant negativity is an emotional expense that I can no longer afford.

Grammatical Forms of expense

• plural: expenses
• comparative: more expensive
• superlative: most expensive
• present tense: expense
• future tense: will expense
• perfect tense: have expensed
• continuous tense: is expensing
• singular: expense
• positive degree: expensive
• infinitive: to expense
• gerund: expensing
• participle: expensed

Origin and Evolution of expense

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'expense' originated from the Latin word 'expensa' which means 'things spent' or 'expenditure'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'expense' has evolved to encompass not just financial costs but also the effort, time, or resources required to achieve something. It has become a versatile term used in various contexts beyond just monetary expenditures.