Word: PAYING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of PAYING
- To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
"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.
"he has paid his debt to society"
- To be profitable for.
"It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."
- 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.
- Payment
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "paying" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "paying" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAYING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PAYING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PAYING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PAYING:
- # the paying effect
- # master of paying
- # playing with paying
- # in terms of paying
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