Definition of the word paid

Definition of the word paid

Pronunciation of vocabulary paid

paidadjective
trả
/peɪd//peɪd/

Origin of the word paid

The word "paid" originates from the Old English word "gæd," meaning "to give" or "to pay." It evolved through Middle English "payed" and "paied" before settling into its modern form. The verb "to pay" also shares the same root, showcasing the common origin of the two words. "Gæd" was ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "gadō," which also signified giving or paying.

Vocabulary summary paid

type transitive verb paid

meaning pay (salary...); pay, pay

example to high wages

example to pay somebody

example to pay a sum

meaning (figurative) pay, reward, repay

example he shall pay for it: he will pay dearly for that.

meaning for; to (visit...); to offer (compliments...)

example this concern does not pay

example to pay one's respects to someone

example to pay someone a compliment

type journalize

meaning pay

example to high wages

example to pay somebody

example to pay a sum

meaning (: for) (figurative) to pay a heavy price, to suffer the consequences

example he shall pay for it: he will pay dearly for that.

meaning beneficial; profitable

example this concern does not pay

example to pay one's respects to someone

example to pay someone a compliment

Example of vocabulary paidnamespace

for which people receive money

mà mọi người nhận được tiền

Neither of them is currently in paid employment.
Hiện tại cả hai người đều không có việc làm được trả lương.
a highly paid job
một công việc được trả lương cao
After completing the project, the client paid us the agreed-upon amount.
Sau khi hoàn thành dự án, khách hàng đã thanh toán cho chúng tôi số tiền đã thỏa thuận.
She paid for her meal with a credit card and left a generous tip.
Cô ấy thanh toán bữa ăn bằng thẻ tín dụng và để lại tiền boa hậu hĩnh.
The actor was paid a hefty sum for his role in the blockbuster movie.
Nam diễn viên đã được trả một khoản tiền lớn cho vai diễn của mình trong bộ phim bom tấn này.

receiving money for doing work

nhận tiền để làm việc

Men still outnumber women in the paid workforce.
Đàn ông vẫn đông hơn phụ nữ trong lực lượng lao động được trả lương.
a poorly paid teacher
một giáo viên được trả lương thấp