paid
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /peɪd/
KK: /peɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has received payment or compensation.
Example
She received a paid vacation as part of her job benefits.
Conversation
Did you get your paid leave approved for the trip?
Yes, I finally got the confirmation yesterday!
That's great! It's nice to have some paid time off.
Definitely! I can't wait to relax and recharge.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
compensated
remunerated
rewarded
Antonyms
unpaid
owing
indebted
verb
Definition
To give money in exchange for goods or services.
Example
She paid for her groceries with cash.
Tense Forms
Past: paid
Past Participle: paid
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah finally paid off her student loans?
No way! That’s such a huge relief for her.
I know, right? It must feel great to be debt-free after all those years.
Root Explanation
The word 'paid' originates from the Old English 'pægan', meaning to pay or to satisfy. It is the past participle of 'pay', which comes from the Latin 'pacare', meaning to appease or to make peace. Thus, 'paid' refers to the act of having satisfied a debt or obligation.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'pægan' meaning to satisfy — when you are 'paid', it means your debt or obligation has been satisfied.
Visually Confused Words
spaid
plaid
pavid
apaid
pad
aid
uplaid
unpaid