Word of the Week

expense (noun)

Meaning – The cost incurred in or required for something.

Example of using it in a sentence: “Buying a diary, as your evidence of homeschooling education, is part of the expense.”

Spelling Tip – This root word comes Middle English and means 'money spent'. Say to yourself “you spend money on the ‘pens’ hidden in the word,” as you write the word.

ex + pens + e

Use the word as many times throughout the week as you can. This can be verbally, in your written work or listen out for other people using it.