Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Pays.
How to pronounce pays:
US
Pays - as a noun
Something that remunerates
Example: "Wages were paid by cash"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earningsremunerationsalarywageHypernyms (Closely Related)
regular paymentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pays - as a verb
Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
Example: "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
giveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
Example: "Don't pay him any mind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giveHypernyms (Closely Related)
communicateintercommunicateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cancel or discharge a debt
Example: "Pay up, please!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ante uppay upHypernyms (Closely Related)
payHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring in
Example: "Interest-bearing accounts"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearyieldHypernyms (Closely Related)
bring inclearearngainmakerealiserealizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Do or give something to somebody in return
Example: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensatepay offBe worth it
Example: "It pays to go through the trouble"
Render
Example: "Pay a visit"
Bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
Example: "You'll pay for this!"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abidebearbrookdigestendurestandstick outstomachsuffersupporttolerateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a compensation for
Example: "A favor that cannot be paid back"
Example Sentences
"He always pays his bills on time."
"She pays a lot of attention to details."
"The company pays its employees every two weeks."
"He pays the rent for his apartment every month."
"The customer pays for their purchases at the checkout counter."
Word Game Points
Is PAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is PAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pays is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.