What is paid? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of paid

paidadjective

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/peɪd//peɪd/

Where does the word paid come from?

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

typetransitive verb paid

meaningpay (salary...); pay, pay

exampleto high wages

exampleto pay somebody

exampleto pay a sum

meaning(figurative) pay, reward, repay

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

meaningfor; to (visit...); to offer (compliments...)

examplethis concern does not pay

exampleto pay one's respects to someone

exampleto pay someone a compliment

typejournalize

meaningpay

exampleto high wages

exampleto pay somebody

exampleto pay a sum

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

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

meaningbeneficial; profitable

examplethis concern does not pay

exampleto pay one's respects to someone

exampleto pay someone a compliment

Example of vocabulary paidnamespace

meaning

for which people receive money

  • Neither of them is currently in paid employment.
  • a highly paid job
  • After completing the project, the client paid us the agreed-upon amount.
  • She paid for her meal with a credit card and left a generous tip.
  • The actor was paid a hefty sum for his role in the blockbuster movie.
meaning

receiving money for doing work

  • Men still outnumber women in the paid workforce.
  • a poorly paid teacher

Synonyms and related words for paid

Idioms of vocabulary paid

put paid to something
(informal)to stop or destroy something, especially what somebody plans or wants to do

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