pay

/peɪ/ noun A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

The money you receive for doing a job.

💡 "Pay" can refer to giving money for goods or services.

Example Sentences

The pay for this job is enough to buy food .

The pay for this job is good and fair .

The pay for this job is very good .

Word in Context

Lucy works at a small cafe near her house . She gets her pay on Friday and uses part of it to buy food . She saves some money for the bus and for a new coat . Her friend helps her count the bills and then she goes home .

Common Phrases

payment for something to make a payment

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