Payoff

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪɔf/

Definitions of payoff

noun a sum of money paid in exchange for a service or favor

Example Sentences

A1 I work hard every day in hopes of a big payoff.

A2 She invested all her savings into the business, hoping for a big payoff.

B1 The payoff for studying for the exam was getting a high grade.

B2 After years of hard work, the payoff finally came when he was promoted to a higher position.

C1 The payoff for years of research was a groundbreaking discovery in the field of medicine.

C2 The payoff of investing in education is often seen in the form of increased career opportunities and higher salaries.

Examples of payoff in a Sentence

formal The payoff for completing the project on time was a substantial bonus.

informal If we work hard, the payoff will be worth it in the end.

slang I can't wait for the big payoff from this investment!

figurative Sometimes the payoff of taking risks is greater than playing it safe.

Grammatical Forms of payoff

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

Origin and Evolution of payoff

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'payoff' originated from the concept of settling a debt or completing a financial transaction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'payoff' has evolved to also refer to the final outcome or result of a situation, not just limited to financial transactions.