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paying

The correct spelling is paying.

How to pronounce paying

/ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/

Say it like: Pay-ing

The correct spelling is paying. 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. 1.To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
  2. 2.To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
  3. 3.To be profitable for.
  4. 4.To give (something else than money).
  5. 5.To be profitable or worth the effort.

noun

  1. 1.Payment

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