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Pay

(n) /peɪ/
Pay

Meaning

Give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.

Pronunciation

UK peɪ

US peɪ

Example Sentences

  • Not bad for three down on their luck guys struggling to pay rent, a little over a decade ago, right?
  • Today, people can pay money to access the Internet from internet service providers.
  • Instead of running away like many people would have, he stayed and worked to pay his debt.
  • Someone who owes more money than he or she can pay all at once is said to be "carrying debt".
  • The very name credit card suggests that you don't have enough money to pay for whatever you use the credit card to buy.
  • You get what you want, and you pay for it over time, including interest, just like a bank loan.
  • You can pay a little a month, or you can pay it all back once you have the money.
  • Most people pay the money back a little a time.
  • When there is more supply, this will cause prices to fall because people will not want to pay more for items that can be found easily.
  • You never know when you're going to need money to pay for unexpected things, such as a birthday present for a friend or medical costs related to an accident.

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