Synonyms for

Paying

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

Definition

Giving someone money for goods or services received.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

remunerating compensating reimbursing

Informal

chipping in footing the bill covering costs

Literary

bestowing coin rendering tribute

Antonyms

unpaid free gratis costless non-paying

Common collocations

  • paying customer
  • paying attention
  • paying the price
  • paying dues
  • paying off
  • paying interest
  • paying a visit
  • paying back

Word family

noun payment
verb pay
adjective paying
adverb payingly

Usage note

The word 'paying' is the present participle of 'pay'. It is often used in phrases like 'paying customer' or 'paying attention'.

Example sentences

  1. I am paying for my school lunch today.
  2. My mom is paying the bills online.
  3. John is paying his sister for walking his dog.
  4. I will be paying for my own car insurance soon.
  5. 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

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