Pay
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪ/
Pay (verb)
- To give money for something you buy or use.
- To give money you owe to someone.
- To give money to someone for work they have done.
Examples
- She will pay for the groceries at the store.
- They need to pay the rent by the end of the month.
Common collocations: pay the bill, pay in cash, pay by card, pay off a loan, pay back the money
Pay (noun)
- Money you get for work you do.
- The amount of money given for something.
Examples
- The pay was deposited into his account.
- She was happy with her pay this month.