"pay" is a common English verb meaning to pay or pay.

The following are some usages and examples of "pay":

Basic usage:

I paid for the groceries with my credit card. paid for the groceries)

He always pays his bills on time.

Phrases that go with specific objects:

pay a bill: pay a bill

pay rent: pay rent

pay a fine: pay a fine

pay wages: pay wages

pay taxes: pay taxes

pay off a debt: pay off debt

pay in cash: pay in cash

Indicate effort or cost:

Success doesn't come without hard work and dedication. You have to pay your dues. (Success doesn't come without hard work and dedication. You have to pay a price.)

She paid a high price for her reckless behavior. (She paid a high price for her reckless behavior.)

Indicates reward or reward:

The company pays its employees well. (The company pays its employees well.) Hard work pays off in the long run. (Hard work pays off in the long run.)