Paying
/ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters
Definition of Paying
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"
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Anagrams of Paying
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38 words can be made from the letters in "paying":