English Dictionary
Definition payment in British English
payment
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈpeɪmənt/
▪ accept, authorize, delay, demand, enforce, make, meet, receive, secure, suspend, withhold
Example
The first payment is due on 31 January.
Example
Large cash payments had been made to four government ministers.
Example
Membership may be renewed on payment of further subscriptions.
3
something that happens to you, as a reward or punishment for something that you have done
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