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paid
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adjective
marked by the reception of pay
paid work
a paid official
a paid announcement
a paid check
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adjective
(= nonrecreational)
involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby
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adjective
(= gainful)
yielding a fair profit
payment
Noun
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A payment is some money that someone is giving to someone else when they're buying something.
I sent the things they wanted, but I haven't gotten the payment for them yet.
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Payment is the act of paying.
I usually use my credit card for payment.
Late payment of fees will end the contract.