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pay vs half-pay

half-pay vs pay

pay and half-pay both are nouns.

pay is a verb but half-pay is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
half-pay Yes No No No
As nouns, half-pay is a hyponym of pay; that is, half-pay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pay:
  • pay: something that remunerates
  • half-pay: reduced wage paid to someone who is not working full time
Other hyponyms of pay include combat pay, double time, found, living wage, merit pay, minimum wage, pay envelope, pay packet, sick pay, strike pay, take-home pay, piece rate.
pay (noun) half-pay (noun)
something that remunerates reduced wage paid to someone who is not working full time
pay (verb) half-pay (verb)
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
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