💰subsidy

noun
/ˈsʌbsɪdi/

Meaning

A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to help support an industry or reduce the cost of goods or services.
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example Sentences

The government provided a subsidy to farmers to support crop production.

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

Synonyms

grant, allowance, financial aid, support, assistance, Grant, Financial Aid, Support
Entry 1
grant, allowance, financial aid, support, assistance
Entry 2
Grant, Financial Aid, Support

Antonyms

tax, penalty, surcharge, Taxation, Cost Increase, Cutback
Entry 1
tax, penalty, surcharge
Entry 2
Taxation, Cost Increase, Cutback

Collocations

government subsidy, agricultural subsidy, fuel subsidy, receive subsidy

More Example Sentences

Was any subsidy given in agriculture?

Was any subsidy given in American agriculture?

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