ElBrasilero said:
One last question.... WHAT IS PAY?arty:
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/peɪ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pey] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, paid or(
Obsolete except for defs. 12, 24c)
payed; pay·ing; noun, adjective
–verb (used with object)
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>1.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to settle (a debt, obligation, etc.), as by transferring money or goods, or by doing something:
Please pay your bill. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>2.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to give over (a certain amount of money) in exchange for something:
He paid twenty dollars for the shirt. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>3.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to transfer money as compensation or recompense for work done or services rendered; to satisfy the claims of (a person, organization, etc.), as by giving money due:
He paid me for my work. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>4.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to defray (cost or expense). </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>5.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to give compensation for. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>6.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to yield a recompense or return to; be profitable to:
Your training will pay you well in the future. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>7.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to yield as a return:
The stock paid six percent last year. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>8.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to requite, as for good, harm, or an offense:
How can I pay her for her kindness and generosity? </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>9.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to give or render (attention, respects, compliments, etc.), as if due or fitting. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>10.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to make (a call, visit, etc.). </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>11.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to suffer in retribution; undergo:
You'll pay the penalty for your stubbornness! </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>12.</TD><TD vAlign=top>
Nautical. to let (a ship) fall off to leeward. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
–verb (used without object)
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>13.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to transfer money, goods, etc., as in making a purchase or settling a debt. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>14.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to discharge a debt or obligation. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>15.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to yield a return, profit, or advantage; be worthwhile:
It pays to be courteous. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>16.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to give compensation, as for damage or loss sustained. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>17.</TD><TD vAlign=top>to suffer or be punished for something:
The murderer paid with his life. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
–noun
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>18.</TD><TD vAlign=top>the act of paying or being paid; payment. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>19.</TD><TD vAlign=top>wages, salary, or a stipend. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>20.</TD><TD vAlign=top>a person with reference to solvency or reputation for meeting obligations:
The bank regards him as good pay. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>21.</TD><TD vAlign=top>paid employment:
in the pay of the enemy. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>22.</TD><TD vAlign=top>reward or punishment; requital. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>23.</TD><TD vAlign=top>a rock stratum from which petroleum is obtained. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
–adjective
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>24.</TD><TD vAlign=top>requiring subscribed or monthly payment for use or service:
pay television. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>25.</TD><TD vAlign=top>operable or accessible on deposit of a coin or coins:
a pay toilet. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=luna-Ent><TBODY><TR><TD class=dn vAlign=top>26.</TD><TD vAlign=top>of or pertaining to payment. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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