pay (EN)

verb, noun

verb “pay”

1. to give money or other compensation in exchange for goods or services
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   She paid $20 for the book at the store.
2. to settle a debt or fulfill an obligation by giving or doing what is required
   He paid his friend the money he owed him last week.
3. (often followed by "off") to be beneficial or worthwhile
   When you want to be speak English well, using this app pays.
4. used with some nouns to show what you are doing
   She always pays respect to her elders whenever she visits her hometown.

   During the lecture, the teacher reminded the students to pay attention to the examples on the board.
5. to experience negative consequences
   She paid for ignoring her homework by failing the test.

noun “pay”

1. the money received for work done
   After a month of hard work, she eagerly awaited her first pay.