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pay vs underpay

underpay vs pay

pay is a noun but underpay is not a noun.

pay and underpay both are verbs.

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

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