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car·fare

 (kär′fâr′)
n.
The fare charged a passenger, as on a streetcar or bus.
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carfare

(ˈkɑːˌfɛə)
n
US and Canadian the fare that a passenger is charged for a ride on a bus, etc
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car•fare

(ˈkɑrˌfɛər)

n.
the amount charged for a ride on a subway or bus.
[1865–70, Amer.]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.carfare - the fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar
bus fare
fare, transportation - the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
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carfare

[ˈkɑːfɛəʳ] N (US) → pasaje m, precio m (del billete)
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From this they had to deduct their carfare, since the distance was so great; but after a while they made friends, and learned still more, and then they would save their carfare.
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"I didn't have the carfare, and I live across the Bay," Martin answered bluntly, with the idea of showing them his imperative need for the money.
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I had some drinks, an' treated a couple of the boys, an' then there was carfare. If I'd a-won, I'd a-got a hundred.
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