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pay vs put up

put up vs pay

pay is a noun but put up is not a noun.

pay and put up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
put up No No Yes No
As verbs, put up is a hypernym of pay; that is, put up is a word with a broader meaning than pay:
  • pay: bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
  • put up: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Other hypernyms of pay include abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate.
As verbs, put up is a hyponym of pay; that is, put up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pay:
  • pay: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
  • put up: provide
Other hyponyms of pay include subsidise, subsidize, finance, contribute, 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, give back, refund, repay, return, foot, pick, disburse, pay out, charge, pay cash, defray, kick back, prefer.
pay (noun) put up (noun)
something that remunerates
pay (verb) put up (verb)
dedicate preserve in a can or tin
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action put up with something or somebody unpleasant
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow propose as a candidate for some honor
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services place so as to be noticed
bring in construct, build, or erect
do or give something to somebody in return make available for sale at an auction
cancel or discharge a debt provide
make a compensation for provide someone with accomodation
discharge or settle mount or put up
render
be worth it
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