Taxed
/tækst/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo levy a tax on (someone or something); to subject to taxation.
/tækst/
To impose a tax on something or someone.
The government taxed all imported goods to boost local production.
💡 Simply: It's like when the government takes a portion of your income or a company’s profits. For example, when you buy something, part of the price goes to the government in the form of taxes.
👶 For kids: To make someone pay money to the government.
More Examples
The city decided to taxed cigarettes to increase revenue.
They taxed our income to fund public services.
How It's Used
"The government taxed the import of luxury goods."
"Companies are taxed on their profits."
To make severe demands on; to strain; to exhaust.
/tækst/
To make demands on someone's strength or resources; to strain.
The marathon taxed her stamina.
💡 Simply: This means to put a lot of strain or effort on something. Think of a really difficult workout that taxes your muscles.
👶 For kids: To make something tired or difficult to do.
More Examples
The intense schedule taxed his mental energy.
The unexpected expenses taxed their finances.
How It's Used
"The long hike taxed his endurance."
"The complicated puzzle taxed her patience."
Synonyms
Assess
Duty
Levy
Tariff
Burden
Challenge
Exhaust
Strain
From Middle English taxen, borrowed from Old French taxer (“to assess, estimate, value, censure”), from Latin taxō (“I assess, rate, value”), probably from tangō (“I touch, handle”).
Historically used to mean 'to assess' or 'to censure' before its modern meaning of imposing a fiscal levy.
Memory tip
Think of a 'taxi' – the driver charges a 'tax' for the service.