Meaning & Definition of Pay in English
English⟶
Pay
/pe/
noun
1. Something that remunerates
- "Wages were paid by check"
- "He wasted his pay on drink"
- "They saved a quarter of all their earnings"
synonym:
- wage,
- pay,
- earnings,
- remuneration,
- salary
verb
1. Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
- "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"
- "Pay the waitress, please"
synonym:
- pay
2. Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.
- Bestow
- "Don't pay him any mind"
- "Give the orders"
- "Give him my best regards"
- "Pay attention"
synonym:
- give,
- pay
3. Cancel or discharge a debt
- "Pay up, please!"
synonym:
- pay up,
- ante up,
- pay
4. Bring in
- "Interest-bearing accounts"
- "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
synonym:
- yield,
- pay,
- bear
5. Do or give something to somebody in return
- "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
synonym:
- pay,
- pay off,
- make up,
- compensate
6. Dedicate
- "Give thought to"
- "Give priority to"
- "Pay attention to"
synonym:
- give,
- pay,
- devote
7. Be worth it
- "It pays to go through the trouble"
synonym:
- pay
8. Render
- "Pay a visit"
- "Pay a call"
synonym:
- pay
9. Bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
- "You'll pay for this!"
- "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly"
- "You'll pay for this opinion later"
synonym:
- pay
10. Make a compensation for
- "A favor that cannot be paid back"
synonym:
- pay
11. Discharge or settle
- "Pay a debt"
- "Pay an obligation"
synonym:
- pay
Examples of using
Do you think anybody would pay more than thirty dollars for this?
So, my enemy, I won't let you attempt on the holy of holies of my heart, you will pay for it, I promise.
How much rent do you pay for the apartment?