Synonyms for
Paying
Definition
Giving someone money for goods or services received.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- paying customer
- paying attention
- paying the price
- paying dues
- paying off
- paying interest
- paying a visit
- paying back
Word family
Usage note
The word 'paying' is the present participle of 'pay'. It is often used in phrases like 'paying customer' or 'paying attention'.
Compare "paying" with another word →
Example sentences
- I am paying for my school lunch today.
- My mom is paying the bills online.
- John is paying his sister for walking his dog.
- I will be paying for my own car insurance soon.
- The company is paying its employees a bonus this month.
Quotes
Paying attention to simple little things that most men neglect makes a few men rich. - Henry Ford
You can pay for school but you can't buy class. - Jay-Z
The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back. - Unknown