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Payed vs Paid
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Payed

Definition: The past tense of the verb 'pay' which means to give money in exchange for goods or services.

Usage: Payed is used when referring to a payment that has been made in the past.

Example sentences:
  • 1. I payed for my groceries yesterday.
  • 2. He payed his bills on time.
  • 3. She payed the contractor for the renovation work.
Paid

Definition: The past tense of the verb 'pay' which means to give money in exchange for goods or services.

Usage: Paid is used when referring to a payment that has been made in the past.

Example sentences:
  • 1. I paid for my groceries yesterday.
  • 2. He paid his bills on time.
  • 3. She paid the contractor for the renovation work.

The word "paid" is the correct past tense and past participle form of the verb "pay." On the other hand, "payed" is a less common variant and is often considered incorrect in standard English usage.

Quizzes about "Payed" vs "Paid"

Payed vs Paid: 5 Quizzes

1. What is the correct spelling?

2. Which spelling is correct?

3. Choose the right spelling.

4. Which is the correct word?

5. What is the proper spelling?

FAQs

  • What is Payed?

    Payed is a common misspelling of the word Paid.

  • What does Paid mean?

    Paid is the past tense and past participle of the verb Pay, which means to give someone money for goods or services.

  • Can Payed be used instead of Paid?

    No, Payed is not a correct spelling and should not be used instead of Paid.

  • Is Payed a valid word?

    No, Payed is not a valid word in standard English.

  • How do you spell Paid correctly?

    The correct spelling is P-A-I-D.