Pronunciation: /toʊl/
noun a charge or fee for a service, especially for the use of a road or bridge
A1 The toll for the bridge is $5.
A2 She paid the toll before crossing the highway.
B1 The toll booth collected fees from all passing vehicles.
B2 The toll road was quicker but more expensive than the free route.
C1 The toll on the environment caused by the factory's emissions is significant.
C2 The toll of stress on his health was evident in his tired appearance.
verb to charge a fee for the use of a road or bridge
A1 The long journey took a toll on my energy.
A2 The constant stress of work was beginning to toll on her health.
B1 The noise pollution from the construction site is tolling on the residents' quality of life.
B2 The years of hard work and dedication finally began to toll on his success.
C1 The emotional toll of the traumatic event was evident in her behavior.
C2 The toll of fame and fortune weighed heavily on the young celebrity's shoulders.
formal The toll for using the highway has increased this year.
informal I can't believe how much the toll is on this road!
slang The toll to get into that club is highway robbery!
figurative The emotional toll of losing a loved one can be overwhelming.
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