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Meaning of paid
The primary meaning of the word "paid" is to give money to someone in exchange for something.
Etymology of paid
The word "paid" comes from the Old French word "payer", which is derived from the Latin word "pacare", meaning to appease or satisfy, and is also related to the Latin word "pax", meaning peace
Historically, the word "paid" has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of giving money in exchange for goods or services
Synonyms
compensated
reimbursed
remunerated
settled
squared
discharged
defrayed
repaid
indemnified
rewarded
recompensed
requited
paid off
paid up
made good
made up
satisfied
cleared
liquidated
honored
fulfilled
met
discharged
acquitted
absolved
exempted
excused
vindicated
justified
validated
verified
certified
confirmed
Definitions
- Past tense and past participle of pay, meaning to give money to someone in exchange for something
- * Satisfied or settled (a debt or obligation)
Usage Examples
- The company paid its employees on time every month
- * She paid the bill with her credit card
- * The government paid compensation to the victims of the disaster
Antonyms
unpaid
due
owed
outstanding
unpaid
unsettled
unsatisfied
unremunerated
unrecompensed
uncompensated
unrequited
unpaid
free
gratuitous
complimentary
costless
expenseless
debtless
obligationless
liabilityless