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tax vs impose

impose vs tax

tax is a noun but impose is not a noun.

tax and impose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tax Yes No Yes No
impose No No Yes No
As verbs, impose is a hypernym of tax; that is, impose is a word with a broader meaning than tax:
  • tax: levy a tax on
  • impose: impose and collect
Other hypernyms of tax include levy.
tax (noun) impose (noun)
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
tax (verb) impose (verb)
make a charge against or accuse impose something unpleasant
use to the limit impose and collect
levy a tax on compel to behave in a certain way
set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
Difference between tax and impose

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