Payment

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪmənt/

Definitions of payment

noun a sum of money paid or a bill settled

Example Sentences

A1 I made a payment for my groceries at the supermarket.

A2 She received a payment for her freelance work.

B1 The company requires a payment for the services provided.

B2 The online payment system is secure and easy to use.

C1 The payment terms are negotiable depending on the contract.

C2 The payment was processed through an international bank transfer.

Examples of payment in a Sentence

formal The payment for the goods must be made in full before delivery.

informal Don't worry, I'll make the payment for the tickets online.

slang I'll Venmo you the payment for the pizza later.

figurative Hard work is the payment for success.

Grammatical Forms of payment

• past tense: paid
• plural: payments
• comparative: more payment
• superlative: most payment
• present tense: pay
• future tense: will pay
• perfect tense: have paid
• continuous tense: is paying
• singular: payment
• positive degree: payment
• infinitive: to pay
• gerund: paying
• participle: paid

Origin and Evolution of payment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'payment' originated from the Old French word 'paiement' which comes from the verb 'payer' meaning 'to pay'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'payment' has retained its basic meaning of exchanging money for goods or services, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader range of financial transactions including online payments, digital wallets, and cryptocurrency transactions.