English · Common Verbs
paying
/ˈpeɪɪŋ/
[/ˈpeɪɪŋ/]
present participle of pay
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'pay': giving money for something, happening now.
Example
She is paying for the whole meal tonight because we celebrated her big promotion at work.
She is paying for the whole meal tonight because we celebrated her big promotion at work.
Etymology
From Old French 'paier' (to pay) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; can also be an adjective, as in 'a paying job'.