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underpay

The correct spelling is underpay.

How to pronounce underpay

verb

Say it like: Und-erp-aee

The correct spelling is underpay. To pay (someone) less than the value of their work; to pay (someone) insufficiently. For example: "The underpaid letter was returned to the sender."

Usage Examples

The underpaid letter was returned to the sender.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To pay (someone) less than the value of their work; to pay (someone) insufficiently.
  2. 2.To pay less than is due for (something).

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