rebate

Meaning(s)

1. refund or return

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a cash/tax rebate

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A rebate is a noun which is a refund paid to someone who has overpaid tax or an official bill. It can also be used as a verb, but this is less common. This is usually only used in official situations.

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  1. I always get my taxes balanced in January. I hope I get a tax rebate next year.
  2. A lot of mortgage agreements offer a 1% cash rebate within the first year.

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