Paying: meaning, definitions and examples

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paying

 

[ หˆpeษชษชล‹ ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

financial transaction

Paying refers to the act of giving money in exchange for goods or services. It is a common practice in commerce and everyday life. Paying can be done using various methods, such as cash, credit or debit cards, digital wallets, or bank transfers. The term encompasses both the act of executing a payment as well as the overall process of financial transactions.

Synonyms

disbursing, remitting, settling

Examples of usage

  • I am paying the bill at the restaurant.
  • She is paying for her groceries with a credit card.
  • They are paying to reserve a hotel room for their vacation.
Context #2 | Adjective

financial yield

Paying can also describe something that produces a return or yield, particularly in terms of employment or investments. When a job or investment is described as paying, it implies that it gives financial compensation or profit. The term indicates value derived from an action or decision.

Synonyms

beneficial, lucrative, remunerative

Examples of usage

  • He found a paying job that matched his skills.
  • This investment is not just great; itโ€™s a paying opportunity.
  • Many people are looking for a better paying position.

Translations

Translations of the word "paying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pagando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเค—เคคเคพเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bezahlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membayar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐั‚ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚acenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏๆ‰•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท payer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pagando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถdemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ถˆํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ platit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ platiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏไป˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plaฤilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำฉะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถdษ™niลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pagando

Etymology

The word 'pay' originates from Middle English 'paien', which comes from Old French 'paier', derived from Latin 'pacare', meaning 'to appease or calm'. Over time, it evolved to include the broader sense of delivering money or compensation for goods and services. The transition from a notion of appeasement to a monetary transaction reflects the evolution of commerce and economy through the ages. The usage of 'paying' as a gerund or present participle form of 'pay' has become widely accepted in both formal and informal settings, emphasizing its significance in modern financial transactions. The term has also seen adaptations in various financial contexts, reflecting changes in societal values toward money, work, and compensation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,399, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.