paying
/ˈpeɪɪŋ/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.