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Definition paid in British English

paid adjective

adjective
/peɪd/
1

used for describing a period of time when you are given pay by the place where you work although you are not at work

Example

paid holidays

Example

paid sick leave

Example

Employees were allowed to take paid time off for volunteer work.

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2

earning a particular amount of money

Example

one of the highest-paid players in the game

Example

a poorly paid clerk

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3

receiving pay for work that you do

Example

paid campaign workers

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Definition paid in British English