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The correct spelling is paid.
How to pronounce paid
/ˈpeɪd/
verbIPA: /ˈpeɪd/
Say it like: Pay-d
The correct spelling is paid. To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services. For example: "he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"
Usage Examples
“he paid her off the books and in kind where possible”
“he has paid his debt to society”
“It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
- 2.To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
- 3.To be profitable for.
- 4.To give (something else than money).
- 5.To be profitable or worth the effort.
adjective
- 1.That is not free of charge; that costs money.
- 2.Rich, wealthy
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