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pay vs pay out

pay out vs pay

pay is a noun but pay out is not a noun.

pay and pay out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
pay out No No Yes No
As verbs, pay out is a hyponym of pay; that is, pay out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pay:
  • pay: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
  • pay out: expend, as from a fund
pay (noun) pay out (noun)
something that remunerates
pay (verb) pay out (verb)
dedicate expend, as from a fund
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 pay and pay out

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