Examples of “pay” in a Sentence

verb To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.

• Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?
• She pays her rent on the first of the month.
• I'll pay for the tickets if you get the snacks.

verb To be worthwhile or profitable.

• Honesty pays in the long run.
• It pays to check the weather before you plan a long hike.
• Crime doesn't pay, as the old saying goes.

noun Money received for work; wages or salary.

• The pay here is decent, but the hours are long.
• She asked for better pay after taking on extra duties.
• Many nurses work nights for the extra pay.