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pay vs net

net vs pay

pay and net both are nouns.

pay is not an adjective while net is an adjective.

pay and net both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
net Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, net is a hyponym of pay; that is, net is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pay:
  • pay: bring in
  • net: yield as a net profit
Other hyponyms of pay include clear, pay off.
pay (noun) net (noun)
something that remunerates an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
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)
pay (adjective) net (adjective)
remaining after all deductions
conclusive in a process or progression
pay (verb) net (verb)
dedicate catch with a net
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action construct or form a web, as if by weaving
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow make as a net profit
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services yield as a net profit
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 pay and net

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