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pay vs repay

repay vs pay

pay is a noun but repay is not a noun.

pay and repay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
repay No No Yes No
As verbs, repay is a hyponym of pay; that is, repay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pay:
  • pay: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
  • repay: pay back
Other hyponyms of pay include subsidise, subsidize, finance, contribute, put up, 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, return, foot, pick, disburse, pay out, charge, pay cash, defray, kick back, prefer.
As verbs, repay is a hypernym of pay; that is, repay is a word with a broader meaning than pay:
  • pay: make a compensation for
  • repay: make repayment for or return something
Other hypernyms of pay include requite.
pay (noun) repay (noun)
something that remunerates
pay (verb) repay (verb)
dedicate answer back
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action pay back
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow make repayment for or return something
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
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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