pays
Aussprache: [peɪz]
Wort
Kontext: „finance“
(verb) to give money for something you want or need. When you buy something in a store, you pay for it so you can have it.
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I pay for my lunch every day at school.
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She didn't pay for the movie ticket, so that was unfair.
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How do you usually pay for your groceries?
Kontext: „consequences“
(verb) to receive something as a result of your actions. If you do something silly, you might pay for it later by facing a consequence.
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He worked hard on his project, and it paid off when he got an A.
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If you don’t study, you might pay for it with a bad grade.
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Do you think good behavior pays in the long run?
Kontext: „employment“
(verb) to earn money from a job or activity. People who work get paid for the time and effort they put in.
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My dad pays me to help with chores around the house.
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I am not paid enough for the amount of work I do.
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How often are you paid for your work?
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