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payment

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

A payment is the money you give to someone for goods or services.
💡 Don't confuse "payment" with "pay," which is the action of giving money.

Example Sentences

I made the payment for my phone bill yesterday .
The payment for the tickets is due by next Friday .
The payment was not received on time yesterday .
When is the payment due for this service ?

Word in Context

Anna was at the small bakery near her house . She wanted to buy a sandwich and a coffee , but she had no cash . The cashier said she could make the payment with her phone , so Anna used her bank card to pay . After the payment , she got a receipt and smiled because the food was ready . On her way home , she thought she might stop at the park to eat .

Common Phrases

make a payment receive a payment payment method

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Antonyms

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