Pay ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Pay ( verb )

1. To give money in exchange for goods or services.
2. To give someone an amount of money as a wage or salary.
3. To reward or compensate someone for work done or services rendered.
4. To give or offer as a price or compensation.
5. To settle or discharge a debt or obligation.

Origin:

From old english paġian, from latin pacare to pacify, from pax peace.

Examples:

1. She pays her bills on time.
2. He pays his employees well.
3. The company pays a good dividend to its shareholders.
4. They had to pay a high price for their mistakes.
5. She promised to pay him back next week.

(As a noun)

Pay ( noun )

1. To give money in exchange for goods or services.
2. To give someone an amount of money as a wage or salary.
3. To reward or compensate someone for work done or services rendered.
4. To give or offer as a price or compensation.
5. To settle or discharge a debt or obligation.

Origin:

From old english paġian, from latin pacare to pacify, from pax peace.

Examples:

1. She pays her bills on time.
2. He pays his employees well.
3. The company pays a good dividend to its shareholders.
4. They had to pay a high price for their mistakes.
5. She promised to pay him back next week.