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pay

Ngoại động từNội động từ[U] Không đếm được
Số nhiều: paysQuá khứ: paidPhân từ 2: paidV-ing: paying

This word carries a strong sense of obligation and exchange. It is the primary term for the transactional movement of currency, evoking a feeling of settling a debt or completing a commercial agreement. It is neutral in tone, used equally in casual coffee shop transactions and formal corporate payroll systems. When used with non-monetary objects like attention or a visit, the word suggests a cost of time or effort. It transforms the act of focusing or visiting into a form of currency, implying that the person is investing their limited resources into the interaction.

Used as a mass noun referring to the general concept of salary or wages.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To give money to someone in exchange for goods or services.

"I will pay the waiter now."

Nội động từ

To provide a specific sum of money for something.

"The bill pays for the meal."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To give attention or respect to someone or something.

"He failed to pay attention during the meeting."

Danh từ

The amount of money received for work.

"The starting pay is quite low."

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