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The bill was unpaid.
What does Unpaid mean?
Unpaid means not paid.
Dictionary definition
Unpaid means not paid, or done without receiving money.
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Unpaid in a sentence
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She completed an unpaid volunteer shift at the community garden.
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An unpaid balance means money is still owed, while unpaid work means no money is received for the work.
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Practice 1
What does unpaid mean?
Unpaid means money has not been paid or no money is received for work.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful contrast for unpaid?
Paid is the direct contrast because unpaid means not paid.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses unpaid correctly?
A fee that is still unpaid has not been paid yet.
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un · payd · strongest beat: payd
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WordUnpaid.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnpaid means not paid.
ExampleExample: The bill was unpaid.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · payd
- Strongest beat
- payd
- Ending
- payd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on payd.
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Synonyms
Words like Unpaid
owedUse when money still needs to be paid.
volunteerUse when work is done without pay, depending on context.
Antonyms
Opposite words
paidUse when money has been given or received.
settledUse when a bill or balance has been paid.
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Hint for students
Unpaid means money has not been paid, or work is done without receiving money. The context tells which meaning is used.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse unpaid with free. Free means no payment is required; unpaid often means payment is missing or work has no pay.
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Write one sentence that shows unpaid without using the word unpaid. Then underline the clue words that show money was not paid or work was done without pay. Example: The notice said the class still owed money for the field trip bus. Clue words: notice, still owed money, field trip bus Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show payment missing or work done without pay?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The bill was unpaid." Why does unpaid fit better than paid?
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