Paid
/ˈpeɪd/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:8 pts4 letters
Definition of Paid
verb
- To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
"he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"
- To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
"he has paid his debt to society"
- To be profitable for.
"It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."
- To give (something else than money).
"to pay attention"
- To be profitable or worth the effort.
"crime doesn’t pay"