Meaning & Definition of word "Pay"

Pay

/peɪ/

1. The act of paying money.
- Example: The pay for this job is quite competitive.
2. A specified amount of money paid to someone for work done.
- Example: Her pay has increased significantly over the years.

1. To give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.
- Example: I need to pay the bill before the end of the month.
2. To give or provide money in exchange for something.
- Example: She decided to pay extra for expedited shipping.
3. To compensate someone for their efforts, time, or trouble.
- Example: He will pay you for your help with the project.

Middle English 'paen', from Old French 'paier', from Latin 'pacare'.

pay your dues:

To fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities.

pay it forward:

To do a good deed for someone else in return for a kindness received.

pay off:

To result in success or benefit; to settle a debt.

pay up:

To give money that is owed, especially after being asked.

pay the price:

To accept the consequences of one's actions.

payment:

The act of giving money in return for goods or services.

payer:

A person or organization that pays someone or something.

payable:

Able to be paid; the amount of money due.

Meaning: To cough up

Example Sentence: I had to cough up some cash for the tickets.

Meaning: To shell out

Example Sentence: I had to shell out a lot of money for the new phone.

Meaning: To fork over

Example Sentence: You better fork over that money you owe me.

Meaning: To drop a dime

Example Sentence: He dropped a dime on that pizza delivery.