pay

noun, verb113 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

The principle that men and women should be paid the same for the same work.

A large amount of money for work.

The typical or standard amount of pay.

The amount of pay left after all deductions have been made.

Wages paid once a month.

Wages paid every week.

Wages calculated on an hourly basis.

Total pay before any deductions like taxes are made.

Receiving one's complete salary, often while on leave.

Receiving 50% of one's normal salary, often while on leave.

An increase in salary.

Having enough money to pay for something.

Indicates that pay is not included, such as 'leave without pay'.

Used to describe the financial condition of leave (e.g., on full pay).

Indicates that pay is included, such as 'a day off with pay'.

To pay money that is owed, often when you are unwilling.

Figurative: to suffer a lot as a result of a mistake.

To give money in exchange for goods or services.

To give money to a specific person or organization.