Synonyms for

Paid

Verb / peɪd / Another word for paid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Past tense and past participle of pay, meaning to give someone money owed for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

remunerated compensated recompensed

Informal

bought covered settled

Literary

requited disbursed

Antonyms

unpaid free gratis voluntary uncompensated owing

Common collocations

  • paid in full
  • paid leave
  • paid employment
  • paid attention
  • paid off
  • paid the price
  • paid the bill
  • paid a visit

Word family

noun payment
verb pay
adjective paid
adverb paid

Usage note

As an adjective, 'paid' typically refers to something for which money has been exchanged. It is the past participle of 'pay'.

Example sentences

  1. I paid the cashier for the candy bar I bought.
  2. My dad paid me to clean my room.
  3. I paid my friend back for the money I borrowed.
  4. The company paid their employees for their hard work.
  5. I always make sure to pay my bills on time.

Quotes

  • When you're getting paid to kiss someone on camera, it helps if you also enjoy kissing that person in real life. - Emma Watson
  • I cannot afford to waste my time making money. - Louis Agassiz
  • A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it starts to rain. - Robert Frost

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