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paid

Pronunciation: [/peɪd/]

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paid: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use paid in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “financial transactions”

(verb) when you give money to someone for a service or product you received. It's like when you buy something and give the cashier money or swipe your card.

Example

I paid for my groceries at the checkout counter.

Example

She didn't pay for her meal at the restaurant.

Example

Did you remember to pay for the tickets to the movie?

Context: “work compensation”

(verb) when your employer gives you money for the work you've done. It's like getting your allowance or pocket money from doing chores.

Example

She was paid for her hard work at the end of the month.

Example

He didn't get paid for the extra hours he put in.

Example

When will we get paid for our summer jobs?

How to pronounce paid

Pronunciation: [/peɪd/]

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