paying

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of paying money or rendering a debt or obligation.

  - "I will be paying my bills later today."
  - "The store owner expects customers to pay in cash."
  - "The employee was fired for not paying attention during the meeting."

• Verb

  Providing something, such as money, help, or support.

  - "My brother is always paying for my meals."
  - "I will be paying you back next week."
  - "The community came together to pay for the victim's medical bills."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with paying
staying , playing , weighting , waiting , straying

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Variants

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Etymology

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From Old French paiier, from Latin pagare, to make ready, pay.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'paying' appears in the title of the classic short story 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid in salt, which is where the term 'salary' comes from.

3. The term 'payday loan' refers to a short-term loan that is due to be repaid on the next payday.

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Related Concepts

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1. Payment: The act of making a payment or the amount paid.

2. Debt: An amount of money owed by one person or organization to another.

3. Compensation: Payment made to an employee or claimant as reimbursement for loss or damage.

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Culture

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In literature, 'paying' is often used metaphorically to describe the consequences of actions, such as a debt that must be repaid or a price that must be paid for a mistake. In art, it can be depicted as a physical act, such as handing over money or coins.

How to Memorize "paying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine handing over money or coins to pay for something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'paying' with the act of settling a debt or obligation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Pay Attention' to help remember the meaning of 'paying'.

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