Pronunciation: /peɪ bæk/
noun a repayment of money
A1 I will give you the pay back for the money you lent me.
A2 She promised to pay back the loan by the end of the month.
B1 The pay back on the investment was higher than expected.
B2 He was grateful for the pay back he received after years of hard work.
C1 The pay back from the business deal was substantial and helped expand the company.
C2 The pay back for his dedication to the project was recognition and a promotion.
verb to repay or return something, typically money
A1 I will pay back the money I borrowed from you.
A2 She promised to pay back the loan by the end of the month.
B1 It's important to pay back any debts you owe to avoid financial problems.
B2 He finally paid back all the money he owed to his creditors.
C1 The company has a plan to pay back its investors within the next five years.
C2 After years of hard work, he was able to pay back his student loans and become debt-free.
formal I will need to pay back the loan by the end of the month.
informal I owe my friend some money, so I need to pay them back soon.
slang I'll make sure to pay you back as soon as I can, bro.
figurative Kindness is like a boomerang - it always comes back to you when you pay it forward.
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