Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pey]
- /peɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pey]
- /peɪ/
Definitions of payed word
- verb with object payed to coat or cover (seams, a ship's bottom, etc.) with pitch, tar, or the like. 1
- verb without object payed to transfer money, goods, etc., as in making a purchase or settling a debt. 1
- verb without object payed to discharge a debt or obligation. 1
- verb without object payed to yield a return, profit, or advantage; be worthwhile: It pays to be courteous. 1
- verb without object payed to give compensation, as for damage or loss sustained. 1
- verb without object payed to suffer or be punished for something: The murderer paid with his life. 1
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Origin of payed
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English payen < Old French paier < Medieval Latin pācāre to satisfy, settle (a debt), Latin: to pacify (by force of arms). See peace
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Parts of speech for Payed
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
payed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
payed usage trend in Literature
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