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subsidy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsʌbsədi/ · UK /ˈsʌbsɪdi/

Forms: subsidies

subsidy means: Money given, usually by a government, to help pay for something or keep its price low.

noun

FINANCIAL SUPPORTB2

Money given, usually by a government, to help pay for something or keep its price low.

  • The farm receives a government subsidy.
  • A housing subsidy helps her pay the rent.
  • The company would close without these subsidies.

How to use it: subsidy for something (The council offers a subsidy for home insulation.); subsidy to someone/something (The state provides a subsidy to small farms.)

Similar words: grant, financial aid

Common phrases: government subsidy, housing subsidy, receive a subsidy

Questions about subsidy

What does subsidy mean?

Money given, usually by a government, to help pay for something or keep its price low.

What is subsidy in other languages?

Türkçe: sübvansiyon · Español: subsidio · Français: subvention · Deutsch: Subvention · Italiano: sussidio · 日本語: 補助金

How do you pronounce subsidy?

In American English /ˈsʌbsədi/; in British English /ˈsʌbsɪdi/.

How do you use subsidy in a sentence?

The farm receives a government subsidy. A housing subsidy helps her pay the rent.

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