Pay

noun

/peɪ/

Word Frequency: 79.1

Definitions

1.nounMoney given in return for work; salary or wages.

"Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays."

2.verbTo give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

"he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"

3.verbTo discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.

"he has paid his debt to society"

4.verbTo be profitable for.

"It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."

5.verbTo give (something else than money).

"to pay attention"

6.verbTo be profitable or worth the effort.

"crime doesn’t pay"

7.verbTo discharge an obligation or debt.

"He was allowed to go as soon as he paid."

8.verbTo suffer consequences.

"He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn."

9.verbTo admit that a joke, punchline, etc., was funny.

"I'll pay that."

10.adjectiveOperable or accessible on deposit of coins.

"pay toilet"

11.adjectivePertaining to or requiring payment.