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Meaning of pay back

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pay back

Pronunciation:/peɪ bæk/

verb

Definitions

  1. To pay an amount of money owed to another, to repay

    Example: He paid back all the money he owed her.

  2. To exact revenge

    Example: He paid them back for their conniving.