Pronunciation: /peɪ/
noun the money received for work done or services rendered
A1 I will give you the pay for the work you did.
A2 The pay for this job is quite low.
B1 Employees should receive fair pay for their work.
B2 Negotiating a higher pay can be challenging but worth it.
C1 The company offers competitive pay and benefits.
C2 Executives in the company receive substantial pay packages.
verb to give someone money that is owed for work done or for a debt
A1 I pay for my groceries with cash.
A2 She pays her bills online every month.
B1 We need to pay the rent by the end of the week.
B2 He paid for his college tuition with a student loan.
C1 The company pays its employees a competitive salary.
C2 She paid a hefty sum for that luxury car.
formal Employees are required to pay their taxes on time.
informal Don't forget to pay your bills before the due date.
slang I'll pay you back for the concert tickets, I promise.
figurative Success often requires a willingness to pay the price of hard work and dedication.
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