pay — to give money in exchange for something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give money in exchange for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /peɪ/
Korean meaning: 돈을 지불하다
Korean pronunciation: 페이 (강세: 페이)
Example Sentences
- My mom always says 'If you don't pay attention in class, you'll pay the price later!'
- I forgot to pay my phone bill and now I can only receive calls, not make them.
- The company decided to pay all employees a bonus this year.
pay
VERB//peɪ//
to give money in exchange for something
💡 Concept
A customer pays the cashier for her morning coffee and pastry
🎵 Rhyme
Get your pay today, then find your way!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/peɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/peɪ/
🌳Etymology
Rootpay
Origin
라틴어 'pacare'(평화롭게 하다, 달래다)에서 유래되었습니다. 고대에는 돈을 지불하여 분쟁을 해결하고 평화를 만드는 개념이었어요.
🎵Rhyme
daywaysayplaystay
day
way
say
play
stay
🔗Collocations
pay attention
pay a visit
pay back
pay off
pay rise
equal pay
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom always says 'If you don't pay attention in class, you'll pay the price later!'”
😄 Fun example
“I forgot to pay my phone bill and now I can only receive calls, not make them.”
“The company decided to pay all employees a bonus this year.”
“Hard work always pays off in the end.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
compensateremuneraterewardreimbursesettle
Antonyms
receiveearncollect
Related
paymentpayablepayrollsalarywage
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