Pay meanings. All definitions of Pay

verb with object pay to coat or cover (seams, a ship's bottom, etc.) with pitch, tar, or the like. 1

verb without object pay to transfer money, goods, etc., as in making a purchase or settling a debt. 1

verb without object pay to discharge a debt or obligation. 1

verb without object pay to yield a return, profit, or advantage; be worthwhile: It pays to be courteous. 1

verb without object pay to give compensation, as for damage or loss sustained. 1

verb without object pay to suffer or be punished for something: The murderer paid with his life. 1

noun pay the act of paying or being paid; payment. 1

noun pay wages, salary, or a stipend. 1

noun pay a person with reference to solvency or reputation for meeting obligations: The bank regards him as good pay. 1

noun pay paid employment: in the pay of the enemy. 1

noun pay reward or punishment; requital. 1

noun pay a rock stratum from which petroleum is obtained. 1

adjective pay requiring subscribed or monthly payment for use or service: pay television. 1

adjective pay operable or accessible on deposit of a coin or coins: a pay toilet. 1

adjective pay of or relating to payment. 1

idioms pay pay as you go, to pay for (goods, services, etc.) at the time of purchase, as opposed to buying on credit. to spend no more than income permits; keep out of debt. to pay income tax by regular deductions from one's salary or wages. 1

idioms pay pay back, to repay or return: to pay back a loan. to retaliate against or punish: She paid us back by refusing the invitation. to requite. 1

idioms pay pay one's / its way, to pay one's portion of shared expenses. to yield a return on one's investment sufficient to repay one's expenses: It will take time for the restaurant to begin paying its way. 1

intransitive verb pay make a payment 1

intransitive verb pay give money in exchange 1

transitive verb pay offer money to 1

transitive verb pay settle 1

intransitive verb pay give money for 1

verbal expression pay offer money to do sth 1

transitive verb pay respects, tribute: show 1

noun pay wages, salary 1

abbreviation PAY payroll 1

noun pay not free of charge 1

intransitive verb pay offer as salary 1

intransitive verb pay be beneficial 1

intransitive verb pay suffer consequences 1

transitive verb pay yield as a return 1

transitive verb pay taxes: contribute 1

verb pay When you pay an amount of money to someone, you give it to them because you are buying something from them or because you owe it to them. When you pay something such as a bill or a debt, you pay the amount that you owe. 0

verb pay When you are paid, you get your wages or salary from your employer. 0

uncountable noun pay Your pay is the money that you get from your employer as wages or salary. 0

verb pay If you are paid to do something, someone gives you some money so that you will help them or perform some service for them. 0

verb pay If a government or organization makes someone pay for something, it makes them responsible for providing the money for it, for example by increasing prices or taxes. 0

verb pay If a job, deal, or investment pays a particular amount, it brings you that amount of money. 0

verb pay If a job, deal, or investment pays, it brings you a profit or earns you some money. 0

verb pay When you pay money into a bank account, you put the money in the account. 0

verb pay If a course of action pays, it results in some advantage or benefit for you. 0

verb pay If you pay for something that you do or have, you suffer as a result of it. 0

verb pay You use pay with some nouns, for example in the expressions pay a visit and pay attention, to indicate that something is given or done. 0

adjective pay Pay television consists of programmes and channels which are not part of a public broadcasting system, and for which people have to pay. 0

verb pay to discharge (a debt, obligation, etc) by giving or doing something 0

verb pay to give (money) to (a person) in return for goods or services 0

verb pay to give or afford (a person) a profit or benefit 0

verb pay to give or bestow (a compliment, regards, attention, etc) 0

verb pay to make (a visit or call) 0

ALL meanings of pay