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underpay

verb

To pay (someone) less than the value of their work; to pay (someone) insufficiently.

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To pay (someone) less than the value of their work; to pay (someone) insufficiently.

  2. To pay less than is due for (something).

    “The underpaid letter was returned to the sender.”

In context

Example Sentences

The underpaid letter was returned to the sender.

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