paying Meaning & Definition
What Does Paying Mean?
Paying is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of pay. As a noun, it means payment.
Paying: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | remunerative, gainful and profitable |
| Plural | payings |
Paying Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of pay
Paying as a Noun
- payment
Verb
- To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
he paid her off the books and in kind where possible
- To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
he has paid his debt to society
- To be profitable for.
It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.
- To give (something else than money).
to pay attention
- To be profitable or worth the effort.
crime doesn’t pay
- To discharge an obligation or debt.
He was allowed to go as soon as he paid.
- To suffer consequences.
He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn.
- To admit that a joke, punchline, etc., was funny.
I'll pay that.
Verb
- To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.
Synonyms of Paying
Paying synonyms and antonyms →Paying in a Sentence
he paid her off the books and in kind where possible
he has paid his debt to society
It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.
to pay attention
crime doesn’t pay
He was allowed to go as soon as he paid.
He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn.
I'll pay that.
Word Forms & Grammar
paying
paying (plural payings)
Words That Rhyme With Paying
Origin of Paying
From pay + -ing.
How to Pronounce Paying
The standard pronunciation of paying is /ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (peɪ).
Quick Answers About Paying
Is paying a verb or a noun?
Paying is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for paying?
You can replace paying with words such as remunerative, gainful and profitable. See the full list of paying synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of paying?
The plural of paying is payings.