paying

/ˈpeɪɪŋ/
adjective
  1. That provides enough money to live on; profitable or remunerative.
    • She found a paying job at the local hospital.
    • Freelance writing can be a paying career if you build a good reputation.
    • The farm is no longer a paying business due to drought.
  2. Requiring payment; not free.
    • The app offers a free version and a paying version with extra features.
    • We parked in a paying lot near the stadium.
    • The museum has a paying exhibition on the second floor.
verb
  1. Giving money to someone in exchange for goods or services.
    • The company is paying its employees every two weeks.
    • He forgot to bring cash, so he is paying with his credit card.
    • She is paying the cashier for her groceries.
  2. Giving something (like attention, respect, or a compliment) as a form of acknowledgment or courtesy.
    • The students are paying close attention to the teacher's instructions.
    • They are paying their respects at the memorial service.
    • She is paying him a compliment on his new haircut.
  3. Resulting in a benefit or profit; being worthwhile.
    • Investing in solar panels is paying for itself through lower energy bills.
    • Hard work is paying off with good grades.
    • Her patience is paying dividends as the garden begins to bloom.
  4. Suffering a consequence or penalty for something.
    • She is paying dearly for her mistake with a fine.
    • The company is paying for its negligence with a lawsuit.
    • He is paying the price for skipping practice by losing the game.
noun
  1. The act of giving money for something; payment.
    • Paying for college can be a challenge for many families.
    • Online paying has become faster and more secure.
    • The paying of taxes is a civic duty.
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