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overpay vs pay

pay vs overpay

overpay is not a noun while pay is a noun.

overpay and pay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overpay No No Yes No
pay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pay is a hypernym of overpay; that is, pay is a word with a broader meaning than overpay:
  • overpay: pay too much
  • pay: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
overpay (noun) pay (noun)
something that remunerates
overpay (verb) pay (verb)
pay too much 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 overpay and pay

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