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paycheck

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for paycheck, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The payment an employee receives from an employer for work done, typically issued regularly.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

payroll check

How to use paycheck

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

live paycheck to paycheck a weekly paycheck

Etymology

From "pay" plus "check," reflecting the days when wages were commonly paid by paper cheque.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “paycheck” mean?

The word “paycheck” means the payment an employee receives from an employer for work done, typically issued regularly. In plain terms, the money (or cheque) you get paid for your job, usually weekly or monthly.

How do you pronounce “paycheck”?

“Paycheck” is pronounced PAY-chehk (/ˈpeɪ.t͡ʃɛk/ in IPA).

How do you use “paycheck” in a sentence?

Here is “paycheck” used in a sentence: “She budgets carefully so her paycheck lasts the whole month.”

What part of speech is “paycheck”?

“Paycheck” is a noun.

Is “paycheck” a common word?

“Paycheck” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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