Part of Speech: verb
Definition: The past tense and past participle form of the verb "pay." It means to give someone money that is owed to them.
Pronunciations: US: /peɪd/; UK: /peɪd/
Origin and Usage: The word "payed" is a variant spelling of "paid." It is less commonly used than the standard spelling, but it is still considered correct. The word has been in use since the 16th century and is derived from the Middle English word "payen" which means to satisfy or content.
Synonyms: compensated, remunerated, reimbursed, settled, squared up
Related Words: bayed, cayed, dayed, fayed, gayed
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