Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Pays.
How to pronounce pays:
US
Pays - as a noun
Something that remunerates
Example: "Wages were paid by cash"
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Pays - as a verb
Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
Example: "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"
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Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
Example: "Don't pay him any mind"
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Cancel or discharge a debt
Example: "Pay up, please!"
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Bring in
Example: "Interest-bearing accounts"
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Do or give something to somebody in return
Example: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
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Be worth it
Example: "It pays to go through the trouble"
Render
Example: "Pay a visit"
Bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
Example: "You'll pay for this!"
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Make a compensation for
Example: "A favor that cannot be paid back"
Example Sentences
"He always pays his bills on time."
"She pays a lot of attention to details."
"The company pays its employees every two weeks."
"He pays the rent for his apartment every month."
"The customer pays for their purchases at the checkout counter."
Word Game Points
Is PAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is PAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pays is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
