paid

[peɪd]

paid Definition

  • 1past tense and past participle of 'pay'
  • 2giving money in exchange for goods or services

Using paid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I paid the bill yesterday.

  • Example

    She paid a lot of money for that car.

  • Example

    He paid his employees well.

  • Example

    We have already paid for the tickets.

paid Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for paid

Phrases with paid

  • to receive payment for work done

    Example

    I get paid every two weeks.

  • to give someone all the money that you owe them

    Example

    I finally paid off my student loans.

  • to concentrate on something

    Example

    You need to pay attention in class if you want to learn.

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Summary: paid in Brief

The word 'paid' [peɪd] is the past tense and past participle of 'pay', which means giving money in exchange for goods or services. It can be used in phrases like 'get paid,' meaning to receive payment for work done, and 'pay off,' meaning to give someone all the money that you owe them. 'Paid' can also be used in the idiom 'pay attention,' meaning to concentrate on something.

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