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Valid in These Word Lists
TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of payed
verb
- To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services. Example: he paid her off the books and in kind where possible
- To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required. Example: he has paid his debt to society
- To be profitable for. Example: It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.
- To give (something else than money). Example: to pay attention
- To be profitable or worth the effort. Example: crime doesn’t pay
verb
- To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.