Word: rates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rates
Definition: (British, New Zealand, or Australian) Taxes, usually on property, levied by local government.
Morphemes:
Affix: rate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.