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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- pay :something that remunerates
- wages were paid by check|he wasted his pay on drink|they saved a quarter of all their earnings
- pay :give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
- I paid four dollars for this sandwich|Pay the waitress, please
- pay :convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
- Don't pay him any mind|give the orders|Give him my best regards|pay attention
- pay :cancel or discharge a debt
- pay :bring in
- interest-bearing accounts|How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
- pay :do or give something to somebody in return
- Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
- pay :dedicate
- give thought to|give priority to|pay attention to
- pay :be worth it
- It pays to go through the trouble