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Quick definitions from WordNet (pay)
▸ noun: something that remunerates ("He wasted his pay on drink")
▸ verb: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services ("Pay the waitress, please")
▸ verb: discharge or settle ("Pay a debt")
▸ verb: do or give something to somebody in return ("Does she pay you for the work you are doing?")
▸ verb: make a compensation for
▸ verb: render ("Pay a visit")
▸ verb: be worth it ("It pays to go through the trouble")
▸ verb: bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action ("You'll pay for this!")
▸ verb: bring in ("How much does this savings certificate pay annually?")
▸ verb: dedicate ("Pay attention to")
▸ verb: convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow ("Don't pay him any mind")
▸ verb: cancel or discharge a debt ("Pay up, please!")
▸ name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #27282)
▸ Also see pays
▸ Word origin
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▸ noun: something that remunerates ("He wasted his pay on drink")
▸ verb: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services ("Pay the waitress, please")
▸ verb: discharge or settle ("Pay a debt")
▸ verb: do or give something to somebody in return ("Does she pay you for the work you are doing?")
▸ verb: make a compensation for
▸ verb: render ("Pay a visit")
▸ verb: be worth it ("It pays to go through the trouble")
▸ verb: bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action ("You'll pay for this!")
▸ verb: bring in ("How much does this savings certificate pay annually?")
▸ verb: dedicate ("Pay attention to")
▸ verb: convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow ("Don't pay him any mind")
▸ verb: cancel or discharge a debt ("Pay up, please!")
▸ name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #27282)
▸ Also see pays
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to pay
▸ Usage examples for pay
▸ Idioms related to pay (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing pay
▸ Words that often appear near pay
▸ Rhymes of pay
▸ Invented words related to pay