Pay Off

Synonyms of pay off

• clear
• settle
• compensate

Antonyms of pay off

• neglect
• accumulate
• default

Collocations of pay off

debt

Frequency: 80 %

He finally paid off his debt after years of hard work.

mortgage

Frequency: 70 %

They were able to pay off their mortgage early with a large sum of money.

loan

Frequency: 65 %

She decided to pay off her student loan in one lump sum.

investment

Frequency: 55 %

The successful investment paid off handsomely in the end.

bet

Frequency: 40 %

He won the bet and used the money to pay off his car loan.

Idiomatic Expressions for pay off

• Phrase: It will pay off in the long run
  Meaning: Although there may not be immediate benefits or rewards, the effort or investment will prove to be worthwhile over time.
  Usage: This expression is often used to reassure someone that their patience and persistence will eventually lead to positive results or success.