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paying

/ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/adjective2 syllables

Paying means: for which money is paid.

Synonyms for paying7

adjective, as in for which money is paid

compensable, remunerative, salaried, stipendiary, paid

adjective, as in yielding a fair profit

gainful, paid, profitable

What does paying mean?2

adjective

1

for which money is paid“a paying job”

2

yielding a fair profit

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with paying?17

three syllables

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Show 40 near rhymes
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Paying in a sentence

  • My dad doesn't want me driving there everyday, so he's paying my rent.unknown
  • As soon as there is any talk of paying, he cools down.Zifre
  • I've stopped paying attention to arrogant, materialistic and unpleasant people.Objectivesea
  • When it comes to paying out money, the boss pulls a long face.unknown
  • If you have been listening, thanks for paying attention.al_ex_an_der
  • Despite her nonchalant air, she is paying close attention to everything you say.AlanF_US
  • Clearly, both drivers weren't paying attention to the road.CK
  • Sami is in jail, paying for his sins.OsoHombre

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