Pay
Noun, Verb
UK
/peÉŞ/
US
/peÉŞ/
Definition
(v) : To give money or value in exchange for something.
(n) : Money received for work done.
(n) : Money received for work done.
Example
"(v) : I will pay the shopkeeper today for the groceries I bought."
"(v) : We should pay respect and attention to people who help us grow."
"(n) : His monthly pay is enough to cover rent, food, and basic living expenses."
Explanation
Pay means to give money in exchange for something, such as goods, services, or work. People pay for food, clothes, and travel, and employers pay workers for their jobs. Pay can also mean giving something of value, such as attention or effort, like paying respect or paying attention. In daily life, the word is most often used for money, but its idea is about giving something back for what you receive.