What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mispay
Example
I mispaid my rent this month and had to pay a late fee. [mispaid: past tense]
Example
The cashier mispaid me by giving me too much change. [mispaid: verb]
overpay
Example
I accidentally overpaid my credit card bill this month. [overpaid: past tense]
Example
The company overpaid the employee's salary by mistake. [overpaid: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overpay is more commonly used than mispay in everyday language. Overpay is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while mispay is less common and used in specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mispay and overpay?
Both mispay and overpay are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
