Toll (Noun)
Meaning 1
Value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; "the cost in human life was enormous"; "the price of success is hard work"; "what price glory?".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The toll of war on the country's economy was devastating.
- The toll of her illness on her family was immense.
- The toll of working long hours for years took a significant toll on his mental health.
- The environmental toll of the new factory was a major concern for local residents.
- The toll of poverty on education in underdeveloped countries is still evident today.
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Meaning 2
The sound of a bell being struck; "saved by the bell"; "she heard the distant toll of church bells".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The mournful toll of the funeral bell echoed across the city streets as the procession made its way to the cemetery.
- The toll of Big Ben's great bell reverberated across London on the New Year's Eve celebration.
- As she walked through the quiet village, she heard the distant toll of the old church bells calling the faithful to prayer.
- The sound of the fire bell's urgent toll summoned the entire firehouse into action, and teams rushed to jump into their firetrucks.
- The toll of the old town hall bell signaled the start of the holiday festivities, which included concerts, dancing, and games for all ages.
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Meaning 3
A fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The highway's toll increased by 10% due to inflation and rising maintenance costs.
- To reduce traffic congestion, the city introduced a congestion toll for vehicles entering the downtown area during peak hours.
- Motorists using the newly built bridge were required to pay a toll, which would help fund its upkeep and future improvements.
- The electronic toll collection system made it convenient for drivers to pay on the go without stopping at booths.
- The government struggled to balance the need to collect enough toll revenue to maintain the highway network with the financial burden it placed on low-income commuters.