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pay vs give back

give back vs pay

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

pay and give back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
give back No No Yes No
As verbs, give back is a hyponym of pay; that is, give back is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pay:
  • pay: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
  • give back: pay back
Other hyponyms of pay include subsidise, subsidize, finance, contribute, put up, compensate, recompense, remunerate, overpay, underpay, prepay, go Dutch, compensate, indemnify, recompense, repair, tithe, remit, pay off, redeem, drop, expend, spend, bribe, buy, corrupt, grease one's palms, refund, repay, return, foot, pick, disburse, pay out, charge, pay cash, defray, kick back, prefer.
pay (noun) give back (noun)
something that remunerates
pay (verb) give back (verb)
dedicate pay back
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
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