Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paying

verb
/ˈpeɪɪŋ/
Definition
The act of giving money in exchange for goods or services or to settle a debt.
Examples
  • She is paying for her groceries at the checkout.
  • He is paying off his student loans slowly.
  • We are paying attention to the speaker during the lecture.
Meaning
Paying refers to the process of providing payment or monetary compensation for something acquired or a service rendered.
Synonyms
  • compensating
  • settling
  • remitting