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The future tense form of 'pay' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb pay. Example: They will pay for their vacation in advance. (They will pay for their vacation in advance.)

Definition of “pay”

to give money in exchange for goods or services
to give someone what is owed or due, especially money
to suffer a loss or penalty

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	pay
Future Continuous	paying
Future Perfect	paid

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will pay for the dinner tonight.

Example

They will pay the invoice by the due date.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, I will be paying the bills.

Example

They will be paying for their children's education.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the year, she will have paid off her student loans.

Example

They will have paid all their debts by next month.

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