paid

/ˈpeɪd/

verb

  1. 1

    To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

    “he paid her off the books and in kind where possible”
  2. 2

    To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.

    “he has paid his debt to society”
  3. 3

    To be profitable for.

    “It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.”
  4. 4

    To give (something else than money).

    “to pay attention”
  5. 5

    To be profitable or worth the effort.

    “crime doesn’t pay”
  6. 6

    To discharge an obligation or debt.

    “He was allowed to go as soon as he paid.”
  7. 7

    To suffer consequences.

    “He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn.”
  8. 8

    To admit that a joke, punchline, etc., was funny.

    “I'll pay that.”

adjective

  1. 1

    That is not free of charge; that costs money.

    “paid service”
  2. 2

    Rich, wealthy

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