paid
/peɪd/verb★Intermediate
formal
to give money in exchange for goods or services
He paid for the groceries with his credit card.
He used his credit card to pay for the groceries.
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The past tense and past participle of 'pay'.
formal
to settle a debt or obligation
She paid her taxes on time.
She submitted her tax payment by the deadline.
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Often used in financial or legal contexts.
Collocations
paid in fullcompletely settledpaid on timesubmitted punctuallypaid attentionfocused carefully
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
pay attentionphrase
to focus on something carefully
pay the priceidiom
to suffer consequences
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Paid' is often used in financial contexts, such as paying bills or salaries.
⚡Gold Rule
Past Tense
'Paid' is the past tense and past participle of 'pay'.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'paien', from Old French 'paier', from Latin 'pacare' (to pacify, settle).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in financial transactions, employment, and legal contexts. Can also mean to give attention or respect.
Word Breakdown
pay
to give money
root-ed
past tense
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