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You use pay when you give money for things. For example, you pay for food at a store. It is a very important word for shopping. When you are at the register, you can say, 'How can I pay?' You can pay with cash or a card.
At this level, you start using pay with different objects. You pay for your coffee, you pay your bills, and you pay your friends back. Remember that the past tense is paid. 'I paid for the bus ticket yesterday.'
Now you can use pay in more complex situations. We talk about paying off a loan or paying someone a compliment. It is important to notice how we use prepositions, like 'pay for' a meal, but 'pay' a person directly.
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable with idioms. Using phrases like 'it didn't pay to argue' or 'he paid the price for his arrogance' shows you understand the figurative power of the word. It is about consequences and value.
In advanced English, pay appears in academic and professional discourse. You might discuss 'paying dividends' in a metaphorical sense, referring to the long-term benefits of a strategy. You also encounter nuances between 'paying' a debt versus 'settling' an account.
Mastery involves understanding the deep etymological connection to 'pacification'. You might see it in literary contexts where the cost of an action is described as a 'payment' to fate or history. It transcends simple transactions and becomes a philosophical concept of exchange and balance.
30초 단어
- Pay means giving money for value.
- The past tense is paid.
- It is used for money and attention.
- It has many common idioms.
Hey there! The word pay is one of those super versatile verbs we use every single day. At its heart, it means giving money to someone in exchange for something you want or need, like buying a coffee or covering your monthly rent.
But wait, there is more! We also use pay in abstract ways. You can pay attention in class, pay a compliment to a friend, or even pay the price for a mistake. It is all about the act of 'giving' something of value to balance a situation.
The history of pay is actually quite fascinating. It comes from the Old French word paier, which meant 'to appease' or 'to satisfy'. This traces back to the Latin word pacare, meaning 'to make peaceful' or 'to pacify'.
Think about it: when you pay a debt, you are essentially making peace with the person you owe! Over centuries, the meaning shifted from the act of making someone happy or calm to the specific act of handing over money to settle a claim.
You will see pay used in many ways. In a business context, we talk about paying an invoice or paying a salary. In casual settings, we say things like paying for dinner or paying someone back.
Common collocations include pay cash, pay by card, and pay in advance. It is a very flexible word that fits into almost every register of English, from a formal contract to a quick text to a friend.
English loves idioms! Here are five you should know:
- Pay through the nose: To pay an excessively high price.
- Pay your dues: To earn your position through hard work.
- Pay lip service: To say you agree with something but not actually support it.
- Pay off: To yield good results after hard work.
- Pay a visit: To go and see someone or a place.
Pay is an irregular verb. Its past tense and past participle form is paid, not 'payed'. This is a common trap for learners!
Pronunciation-wise, it sounds like 'day' or 'say'. The IPA is /peɪ/. It rhymes with stay, play, way, gray, and may. It is a single-syllable word that is usually stressed heavily in a sentence because it carries the main action.
재미있는 사실
It comes from the same root as 'peace'.
발음 가이드
Crisp 'ay' sound.
Long 'a' sound.
자주 하는 실수
- Pronouncing it like 'pie'
- Forgetting the 'd' in 'paid'
- Adding an extra syllable
라임이 맞는 단어
난이도
Very easy.
Basic.
Basic.
Basic.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Irregular Verbs
pay -> paid
Direct vs Indirect Objects
pay him money
Prepositions with Verbs
pay for
수준별 예문
I pay for the milk.
I give money for milk.
Simple present.
Can I pay by card?
Is card payment okay?
Modal verb can.
She pays the bill.
She gives money for the cost.
Third person singular.
We pay in cash.
We use paper money.
Preposition in.
He paid for the toy.
He gave money in the past.
Irregular past tense.
They pay every week.
Regular action.
Frequency adverb.
Please pay at the desk.
Location for payment.
Imperative form.
I need to pay now.
Current requirement.
Infinitive structure.
I paid for the dinner last night.
Does this company pay well?
I need to pay my internet bill.
She pays for her own education.
Can you pay me back tomorrow?
They pay a lot for rent.
He paid the driver.
We will pay when we arrive.
Hard work always pays off in the end.
I need to pay attention to the lecture.
She paid a high price for her mistake.
He paid his respects to the family.
Are you paying in installments?
The job pays a decent salary.
I paid for the tickets in advance.
They pay taxes every year.
It didn't pay to argue with him.
The investment is starting to pay dividends.
She paid lip service to the new rules.
You need to pay your dues before becoming a manager.
He paid a visit to his old school.
The company pays for travel expenses.
I paid the debt in full.
She was paid to keep quiet.
The strategy paid off handsomely.
He paid the ultimate price for his bravery.
She paid no heed to the warnings.
The project pays homage to local history.
They are paying for their past negligence.
The firm pays a premium for talent.
He has paid his debt to society.
The silence paid a heavy toll on them.
The decision paid off in ways we hadn't anticipated.
He paid the price of admission with his reputation.
She paid a silent tribute to the fallen.
The company pays lip service to sustainability.
He was paid in full measure for his efforts.
The effort paid off in the long run.
They paid dearly for their hesitation.
The cost was paid in blood and sweat.
자주 쓰는 조합
관용어 및 표현
"pay through the nose"
pay too much
We paid through the nose for those tickets.
casual"pay your dues"
work hard to get ahead
He paid his dues in the mailroom.
neutral"pay lip service"
say you agree but don't act
They only pay lip service to equality.
formal"pay off"
be successful
The gamble paid off.
neutral"pay a visit"
visit someone
I'll pay you a visit later.
neutral"pay the piper"
face consequences
You broke the rules, now you must pay the piper.
idiomatic혼동하기 쉬운
Both involve money.
Spend is about using money, pay is about giving it to someone.
I spend money on food; I pay the grocer.
Both involve shopping.
Buy is the acquisition, pay is the act of giving money.
I bought a car; I paid the dealer.
Related to cost.
Charge is what the seller does to you.
They charged me $10; I paid $10.
Related to debt.
Owe is the obligation, pay is the action.
I owe you $5; I will pay you tomorrow.
문장 패턴
Subject + pay + object
I paid the bill.
Subject + pay + person + amount
I paid him $10.
Subject + pay + for + item
I paid for the meal.
Subject + pay + back + person
I will pay you back.
Subject + pay + in + method
We paid in cash.
어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
관련
사용법
10
격식 수준
팁
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a wallet with wings flying away.
When Native Speakers Use It
We say 'I'll pay' to offer to treat someone.
Cultural Insight
Tipping is a form of paying for service.
Grammar Shortcut
Paid is the only form for past.
Say It Right
Rhymes with day.
Don't Make This Mistake
Never write payed.
Did You Know?
It comes from 'peace'.
Study Smart
Learn idioms with pay.
Preposition Tip
Pay FOR a thing, pay A PERSON.
Business English
Use 'settle' for big debts.
암기하기
기억법
PAy = Peace After you pay.
시각적 연상
A person handing a gold coin to a merchant.
Word Web
챌린지
Use 'paid' in a sentence about yesterday.
어원
Old French
원래 의미: to appease
문화적 맥락
Asking about pay can be sensitive in some cultures.
Paying is often associated with personal responsibility.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
At a restaurant
- Can I have the bill?
- I'll pay for this.
- Do you accept cards?
At work
- When is payday?
- I need a pay rise.
- The job pays well.
At the bank
- I need to pay a loan.
- How do I pay this in?
Shopping
- How much do I pay?
- I paid too much.
대화 시작하기
"How do you usually pay for things?"
"Do you think people get paid enough?"
"Have you ever had to pay for a big mistake?"
"Do you prefer to pay in cash or card?"
"What is the most expensive thing you have paid for?"
일기 주제
Write about a time you had to pay for something important.
Describe what 'paying your dues' means to you.
Do you think digital payments are better than cash?
Reflect on a time you were paid for a job.
자주 묻는 질문
8 질문Always paid.
No, just pay him.
You pay before you use it.
Yes, but usually means salary.
Use 'remit payment'.
Doing a good deed for someone else.
No, it is a verb.
To fund government services.
셀프 테스트
I ___ for the coffee yesterday.
Past tense of pay is paid.
Which is correct?
Pay takes a direct object.
The past tense of pay is payed.
It is paid.
Word
뜻
Idiom matching.
He paid the price for his mistake.
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Summary
Always remember that 'paid' is the only correct past tense for 'pay'!
- Pay means giving money for value.
- The past tense is paid.
- It is used for money and attention.
- It has many common idioms.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a wallet with wings flying away.
When Native Speakers Use It
We say 'I'll pay' to offer to treat someone.
Cultural Insight
Tipping is a form of paying for service.
Grammar Shortcut
Paid is the only form for past.
예시
I need to pay for the groceries now.
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