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PAID

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Paid.

How to pronounce paid:

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Paid - as an adjective

Marked by the reception of pay

Example: "Paid work"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unpaid

Paid - as an adjective satellite

Involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonrecreational

Yielding a fair profit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gainfulpaying

Paid - as a verb

To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

Example: "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.

Example: "He has paid his debt to society"

To be profitable for.

Example: "It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."

To give (something else than money).

Example: "To pay attention"

To be profitable or worth the effort.

Example: "Crime doesn’t pay"

To discharge an obligation or debt.

Example: "He was allowed to go as soon as he paid."

To suffer consequences.

Example: "He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn."

To admit that a joke, punchline, etc., was funny.

Example: "I'll pay that."

Example Sentences

"They were not paid enough for their hard work."
"She received a paid internship at a prestigious company."
"The athletes are well paid for their talent."
"He got a paid vacation as a reward for his dedication."
"I took on a paid job during my summer break."
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Word Game Points

Is PAID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, paid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PAID has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is PAID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, paid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is PAID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paid is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAID has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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