Charge
Function
Function noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.
Usage example: that machine's function is to sort bolts by size
Charge is a synonym for function in purpose topic. You can use "Charge" instead a noun "Function", if it concerns topics such as capacity, responsibility, obligation, principle.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| old | old charge | old function |
| full | full charge | full function |
| similar | similar charge | similar function |
| normal | normal charge | normal function |
| Other adjectives: regular, original, single, simple, actual, little, quick, main, new, major, minor, lethal, less, extra, additional. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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It also has a charge-up function, which will jam the mechanism if not discharged in time.
Source: Lightning Gun -
Council of Angels: The primary function of angels in this game, in fact it seems they're the ones in charge of the lockdown, not God.
Source: Video Game / Devil Survivor - His "function" is to be in charge of an interdimensional building, which is also his new home.
Source: Inn Between the Worlds
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