meaning of "fees"

[Remy]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #121 "Synonyms for profit and benefit", question 9

The Browns don't have any reason to complain about the rising cost of living because both husband and wife have substantial ..........

(a) benefits
(b) advantages
(c) incomes
(d) fees

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #121 "Synonyms for profit and benefit", answer 9

The Browns don't have any reason to complain about the rising cost of living because both husband and wife have substantial incomes.

Correct answer: (c) incomes
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Hi,
I think the correct answer is "incomes" but I 'd like to know the meaning of "fees". Thanks

Remy

[Alan]

Hi Remy,

'Fees' or 'a fee' are what you pay for a particular service. School fees are what parents would pay for their child's education at a private school. An entrance fee is what you would pay to go to an exhibition, an art gallery a historic building.

Alan
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