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The payment for the notebook was at the front desk.
What does Payment mean?
money you give when buying or paying someone.
Dictionary definition
Money given to pay for goods, services, or work.
Example sentences
Payment in a sentence
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She made one payment for all the class supplies.
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The contract listed each payment date clearly.
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What does payment mean?
Payment means money you give when buying or paying someone.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses payment correctly?
The correct sentence uses payment in a way that matches its meaning.
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Which word is closest in meaning to payment?
Pay is close in meaning to payment.
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WordPayment.
Partnoun.
MeaningPayment means money you give when buying or paying someone.
ExampleExample: The payment for the notebook was at the front desk.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pay · muhnt
- Strongest beat
- pay
- Ending
- muhnt
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- Put a little extra energy on pay.
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Synonyms
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payPay is the action of giving money.
feeA fee is a specific payment for a service.
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Word family
Payment word family
Base word
payment
noun
payments
More than one amount paid.
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Hint for students
money you give when buying or paying someone.
Common mix-up
Payment is not the same as refund. Payment means money you give when buying or paying someone.
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Read this model sentence: She made one payment for all the class supplies. Clue words: made, one, all. Underline clue words that show why payment fits instead of refund. Now write one new sentence that shows payment without using the word payment. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show payment?
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