English to English Dictionary

Paved road

A thoroughfare surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or stone to provide a smooth, durable surface for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Pavement

A hard surface on a road or path that is made of concrete, asphalt, or stones.

Paw

The foot of an animal, especially a quadruped, that has claws or pads.

Pawn

To deposit an item of personal property with a pawnbroker as security for money lent.

Pawnbroker

A person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property left as collateral.

Pawned

Deposited an item with a pawnbroker as security for money lent.

Pawnshop

A shop where loans are made with personal property left as security.

Pay

To give money in exchange for goods or services.

Pay Cash on the Barrelhead

To pay for something in cash at the time of purchase, without delay or credit.

Pay disparity

The difference in compensation received by different workers, often examined across demographic lines such as gender, race, or ethnicity for performing the same or similar work.

Pay gap

The average difference in compensation between different groups of workers, such as men and women.

Pay respect

To show honor or deep admiration for someone, typically by attending a funeral or visiting a memorial site.