Definition of "pay"

Kid-friendly meaning of pay, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "pay" mean?

pay (verb) — to give money in exchange for something.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (pay)

Example sentences using "pay"

Grade K–2
I will pay for it.
Grade 3–5
He offered to pay for the broken vase with the money in his savings jar.
Grade 6–8
The price you pay attention to most carefully is the time price, which doesn't always show up on the actual receipt.

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