pay

[peɪ]

Definition:
1. Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services.
2. Do or give something to somebody in return.
3. Bring in.

Use 'pay' in a sentence:

• 1. You'll pay for that remark!
• 2. You can pay back the loan over a period of three years.
• 3. A third of companies reviewing pay since last August have imposed a pay freeze of up to a year.
• 4. They always pay punctually.
• 5. We talked about the contract, pay, etc.
• 6. They are not eligible for sick pay.
• 7. How much are you prepared to pay?
• 8. She stubbornly refused to pay.
• 9. They pay $150 a day plus overtime.
• 10. Pay increases will be pegged at 5%.
• 11. Thousands of people paid good money to watch the band perform.
• 12. We have been negotiating for more pay.
• 13. The pay is lousy.
• 14. They pay him around $2 million net.
• 15. Let her pay—she's loaded.
• 16. They couldn't afford to pay the bills.
• 17. Don't pay any attention to what they say.
• 18. The bridge is still not paying its way.
• 19. The balance of$ 500 must be paid within 90 days.
• 20. Don't pay any attention to her ─ she's just being difficult.
• 21. Many people paid with their lives.
• 22. Only half the people here are in paid employment.
• 23. The chances are you won't have to pay.
• 24. Need I pay the whole amount now?
• 25. Can I pay for each item separately?
• 26. I'd like to pay some money into my account.
• 27. I'll pay you back next week.
• 28. The package includes 20 days' paid holiday a year.
• 29. That is the forfeit he must pay.
• 30. Most people said that pay was their main motivation for working.
• 31. They had to take a 20% cut in pay.
• 32. We've been given a 2% pay increase.
• 33. The question is, how much are they going to pay you?
• 34. Pay increases are tied to inflation.
• 35. Don't pay any attention to her ─ she's all talk.
• 36. Pay is reviewed on a yearly basis.
• 37. It pays to keep up to date with your work.
• 38. You'll be paid by direct credit into your bank account.
• 39. We pay all our bills by direct debit.
• 40. Did she have to pay a fine?
• 41. Her job is hard work, but the pay is good.
• 42. I didn't pay attention to what she was saying.
• 43. You have to pay a high premium for express delivery.
• 44. I wish to God you'd learn to pay attention!
• 45. How much rent do you pay for this place?
• 46. Many students now have paid employment during term.
• 47. He agreed to pay me for the drawings.
• 48. In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity.
• 49. They pay slightly more than the going rate.
• 50. The job offers good rates of pay.
• 51. Have they been paid the money that is due to them?
• 52. The report recommended a 10% pay increase.
• 53. The pay increase will be introduced in stages.
• 54. She won't pay any extra.
• 55. This latest pay offer is a joke.
• 56. I accepted her offer to pay.
• 57. Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay.
• 58. She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience.