English dictionary
pay
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- something that remunerates
verb
- dedicate
verb
- bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
verb
- convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
verb
- give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
verb
- cancel or discharge a debt
verb
- discharge or settle
verb
- do or give something to somebody in return
verb
- bring in
verb
- make a compensation for
verb
- render
verb
- be worth it
Example sentences
wages were paid by cash
he wasted his pay on drink
they saved a quarter of all their earnings
give thought to
give priority to
pay attention to
You'll pay for this!
She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly
You'll pay for this opinion later
Don't pay him any mind
give the orders
Give him my best regards
pay attention
I paid four dollars for this sandwich
Pay the waitress, please
pay up, please!
pay a debt
pay an obligation
Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
interest-bearing accounts
How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
a favor that cannot be paid back
pay a visit
pay a call
It pays to go through the trouble