PAYS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
something that remunerates
Example: wages were paid by check; he wasted his pay on drink; they saved a quarter of all their earnings
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.
Example: bestow; Don't pay him any mind; give the orders; Give him my best regards; pay attention
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
Example: I paid four dollars for this sandwich; Pay the waitress, please
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Verb
cancel or discharge a debt
Example: pay up, please!
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Verb
discharge or settle
Example: pay a debt; pay an obligation
Meaning 6
Part of speech: Verb
do or give something to somebody in return
Example: Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
Meaning 7
Part of speech: Verb
bring in
Example: interest-bearing accounts; How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
Meaning 8
Part of speech: Verb
make a compensation for
Example: a favor that cannot be paid back
Meaning 9
Part of speech: Verb
render
Example: pay a visit; pay a call
Meaning 10
Part of speech: Verb
be worth it
Example: It pays to go through the trouble
Meaning 11
Part of speech: Verb
dedicate
Example: give thought to; give priority to; pay attention to
Meaning 12
Part of speech: Verb
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
Example: You'll pay for this!; She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly; You'll pay for this opinion later