English · Common Verbs
pays
/peɪz/
[/peɪz/]
third-person singular of pay
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'pay': he, she, or it gives money for something.
Example
This job pays well, but it also demands very long hours and frequent weekend travel.
This job pays well, but it also demands very long hours and frequent weekend travel.
Etymology
From Old French 'paier' (to pay).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense.