What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “paid”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “paid”

The antonyms of paid are unpaid and owing. The antonyms unpaid and owing convey a lack of payment or debt.

Explore all Antonyms of “paid”

• unpaid
• owing

Definitions and Examples of unpaid, owing

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

unpaid

Not receiving payment for work or services rendered.

Example

She had to quit her job because she was unpaid for months.

owing

Having an outstanding debt or obligation to pay.

Example

He still has $500 owing on his credit card.

Key Differences: unpaid vs owing

• 1. Unpaid refers to not receiving payment for work or services rendered.
• 2. Owing refers to having an outstanding debt or obligation to pay.

Effective Usage of unpaid, owing

• 1. Financial Transactions: Use these antonyms in financial transactions to clarify payment status.
• 2. Employment: Use unpaid to describe work that is not compensated.
• 3. Legal Matters: Use owing to describe outstanding debts or obligations in legal matters.

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Remember this!

The antonyms unpaid and owing convey a lack of payment or debt. Use these words in financial transactions, employment, and legal matters to clarify payment status and describe outstanding debts or obligations.