Pay vs. Salary
Difference Between Pay and Salary
Payverb
(transitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
he paid him to clean the place uphe paid her off the books and in kind where possibleSalarynoun
A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.
Payverb
(ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
she offered to pay the billhe has paid his debt to societySalaryverb
To pay on the basis of a period of a week or longer, especially to convert from another form of compensation.
Payverb
(transitive) To be profitable for.
It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.Salaryadjective
(obsolete) Saline.
Payverb
(transitive) To give (something else than money).
to pay attentionSalarynoun
something that remunerates;
wages were paid by checkhe wasted his pay on drinkthey saved a quarter of all their earningsPayverb
(intransitive) To be profitable or worth the effort.
crime doesn’t payit will pay to waitPayverb
(intransitive) To discharge an obligation or debt.
He was allowed to go as soon as he paid.Payverb
(intransitive) To suffer consequences.
He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn.Payverb
(transitive) To admit that a joke, punchline, etc., was funny.
I'll pay that.Payverb
To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.
Paynoun
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays.Payadjective
Operable or accessible on deposit of coins.
Payadjective
Pertaining to or requiring payment.
Paynoun
something that remunerates;
wages were paid by checkhe wasted his pay on drinkthey saved a quarter of all their earningsPayverb
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services;
I paid four dollars for this sandwichPay the waitress, pleasePayverb
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow;
Don't pay him any mindgive the ordersGive him my best regardspay attentionPayverb
do or give something to somebody in return;
Does she pay you for the work you are doing?Payverb
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action;
You'll pay for this!She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashlyYou'll pay for this opinion laterPayverb
cancel or discharge a debt;
pay up, please!Payverb
bring in;
interest-bearing accountsHow much does this savings certificate pay annually?Payverb
render;
pay a visitpay a callPayverb
be worth it;
It pays to go through the troublePayverb
dedicate;
give thought togive priority topay attention toPayverb
discharge or settle;
pay a debtpay an obligationPayverb
make a compensation for;
a favor that cannot be paid back
