pay
//peɪ//
Verb
payInfinitive
payPresent tense
paidPast tense
paidPast participle
payingPresent participle
paysThird-person singular
1
to give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or work done
I need to pay for the groceries.
2
to give someone the money that you owe them
I need to pay back the money I borrowed from my friend.
3
to suffer or be punished for something you have done wrong
He will pay for his crimes.
4
to be profitable or worthwhile
Crime doesn't pay.
5
to give attention, respect, or a compliment to someone
We should pay attention to what the teacher is saying.
Synonym
Noun
paySingular
paysPlural
1
the money that someone receives for doing their job; wages or salary
The pay is good at this company.