English · Daily Life
pay back
/peɪ bæk/
[/peɪ bæk/]
repay
Intermediateverb
Definition
To return money you borrowed, or to do something unkind in revenge.
Example
I'll pay you back next week.
I'll pay you back next week.
Etymology
From 'pay' plus 'back', returning money owed.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for repaying loans.