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pay vs realize

realize vs pay

pay is a noun but realize is not a noun.

pay and realize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
realize No No Yes No
As verbs, realize is a hypernym of pay; that is, realize is a word with a broader meaning than pay:
  • pay: bring in
  • realize: earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Other hypernyms of pay include bring in, clear, earn, gain, make, pull in, realise, take in.
pay (noun) realize (noun)
something that remunerates
pay (verb) realize (verb)
dedicate perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action be fully aware or cognizant of
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
bring in convert into cash; of goods and property
do or give something to somebody in return earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
cancel or discharge a debt
make a compensation for
discharge or settle
render
be worth it
Difference between pay and realize

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