subsidy

noun · SUB-si-dee

CEFR C1

money the government pays to keep costs low

सब्सिडी, अनुदान

Usage

a fuel subsidyfarm subsidiesa subsidy on

Examples

Farmers get a subsidy on fertiliser.

The government cut the subsidy on cooking gas.

Common mistake

The state gives a subsidy for farmers on seeds.

The state gives a subsidy to farmers on seeds.

A subsidy goes to people, on things.

Remember: Subsidy: support money.

Useful for

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