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net vs pay

pay vs net

net and pay both are nouns.

net is an adjective but pay is not an adjective.

net and pay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
net Yes Yes Yes No
pay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pay is a hypernym of net; that is, pay is a word with a broader meaning than net:
  • net: yield as a net profit
  • pay: bring in
Other hypernyms of net include bear, yield.
net (noun) pay (noun)
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals something that remunerates
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
net (adjective) pay (adjective)
remaining after all deductions
conclusive in a process or progression
net (verb) pay (verb)
catch with a net dedicate
construct or form a web, as if by weaving bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
make as a net profit convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
yield as a net profit 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 net and pay

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