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give back vs pay

pay vs give back

give back is not a noun while pay is a noun.

give back and pay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give back No No Yes No
pay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pay is a hypernym of give back; that is, pay is a word with a broader meaning than give back:
  • give back: pay back
  • pay: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
give back (noun) pay (noun)
something that remunerates
give back (verb) pay (verb)
pay back dedicate
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
bring in
do or give something to somebody in return
cancel or discharge a debt
make a compensation for
discharge or settle
render
be worth it
Difference between give back and pay

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