paid

American  

[peyd] / peɪd /

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of pay.

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paid British  

/ peɪd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of pay 1

2. to end or destroy

   breaking his leg put paid to his hopes of running in the Olympics

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paid Idioms  

1. see under pay.

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Other Word Forms

• nonpaid adjective
• self-paid adjective
• unpaid adjective
• well-paid adjective

Example Sentences

The rate of VAT - the tax paid when buying goods and services - is 20%, one of the highest rates for hospitality in Europe.

From BBC

Nurses interviewed for the report said this often resulted in nurses being paid different amounts for the same work, even within the same facility.

From MarketWatch

Britons paid more again in shops this month, with the early effects of the Middle East war somewhat offset by retailer promotions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The interest they collect is paid to investors as dividends.

From The Wall Street Journal

Syed also says there’s “obviously some debate on the price paid,” for the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• compensated
• salaried