What are the definitions of “pay into”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Deposit money.
I PAID the cash INTO my account.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “pay into”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb pay into is to deposit money into a bank account or financial institution. It means putting money into an account for safekeeping or investment.
What are the different verb forms of “pay into”?
| Root Verb | pay into |
| Third Person Singular Present | pays into |
| Present Participle | paying into |
| Simple Past | paid into |
| Past Participle | paid into |
Example
Every month, I pay into my savings account.
Example
She pays into her retirement fund regularly.
Example
He is paying into a college fund for his children.
Example
Last week, they paid into their joint account.
Example
The money has been paid into the charity's account.
What kind of phrasal verb is “pay into”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“pay into” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
I paid money into my account.
Example
She paid the cash into her savings account.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“pay into” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
I paid money into my account.
Example
She paid the cash into her savings account.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “pay into”?
Pay into an investment
Deposit money into an investment account or financial product.
Example
They pay into a mutual fund to grow their wealth over time.
Good things to know
Does “pay into” have an informal or formal tone?
Pay into is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, as well as in more formal settings, such as financial discussions or business transactions.
