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paid

/peɪd/

VERB

1. Giving money in exchange for goods or services

To give money or other compensation to someone in exchange for goods, services, or work.

1.1. Compensating someone for work or services

Giving wages, fees, or other forms of compensation to a person or organization for work performed or services provided.

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  • underpaid
  • stiffed

Examples

  • The company paid its employees at the end of each month.
  • She was paid for the consulting work she completed.

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1.2. Covering a cost or expense

Providing money to cover the cost of goods, services, bills, or other expenses.

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Examples

  • They paid the bill before leaving the restaurant.
  • He paid for the repairs himself.

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VERB

2. Discharging a debt or obligation

To fulfill or settle a debt, duty, or other obligation by giving or doing what is required.

2.1. Settling debts and financial obligations

Clearing an outstanding debt or fulfilling a financial obligation by making the required payment.

Synonyms

  • repaid
  • settled
  • discharged
  • liquidated

Antonyms

Examples

  • She paid the loan in full ahead of schedule.
  • The outstanding balance was paid before the deadline.

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2.2. Fulfilling a duty or obligation

Meeting a responsibility or satisfying a requirement through an appropriate action or contribution.

Synonyms

  • fulfilled
  • discharged
  • honored

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Examples

  • He paid his respects to the family of the deceased.

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3. Producing a profit or benefit

To produce a financial return, benefit, or worthwhile result.

3.1. Generating financial returns

Producing income or profit from an investment, business activity, or other financial undertaking.

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Antonyms

  • lost
  • cost

Examples

  • The investment paid well over several years.

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  • lucrative
  • gainful
  • remunerative
  • profitable

3.2. Being worthwhile or beneficial

Providing a useful or rewarding result in return for the time, effort, or resources invested.

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Examples

  • Their careful preparation paid off when the project succeeded.

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4. Suffering consequences

To experience an unpleasant consequence as a result of one's actions or decisions.

4.1. Experiencing negative consequences

Suffering the results of an action, often expressed in the phrase 'paid the price'.

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Examples

  • He paid the price for ignoring the safety warnings.

Related Words

  • consequences
  • repercussions
  • penalties
  • costs

VERB

5. Admitting that something was funny

To acknowledge that a joke, punchline, or humorous remark was funny, often reluctantly.

5.1. Acknowledging a joke's humor

Conceding that a joke or humorous comment was amusing or successful.

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Examples

  • Even though he disliked the comedian, he had to admit that the joke paid.

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ADJECTIVE

6. Costing money

Not free of charge; requiring payment to obtain or use.

6.1. Goods and services that require payment

Describing something that must be purchased or paid for rather than obtained free of charge.

Synonyms

  • fee-based
  • chargeable
  • for-profit

Antonyms

  • free
  • complimentary
  • gratis
  • costless

Examples

  • The museum offers both free and paid admission options.
  • Users can choose between a paid subscription and a free account.

Related Words

  • expensive
  • costly
  • priced
  • commercial

6.2. Employment that provides wages

Describing work, employment, or a position for which a person receives money.

Synonyms

  • salaried
  • remunerated
  • compensated

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Examples

  • She was looking for paid employment after completing her studies.

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ADJECTIVE

7. Rich or wealthy

Having a large amount of money or substantial financial resources.

7.1. Possessing substantial wealth

Describing a person or group that has considerable financial resources or assets.

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