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paying

PAY-ing/ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of paying

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of pay. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.

    She is paying for the groceries at the front counter.

    They are paying their water bill online tonight.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of giving money to cover a cost or what you owe.

    The paying of bills can feel stressful at the end of each month.

    She took charge of the paying for the whole family trip.

    Similarpayment, settlement

    Oppositenonpayment

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paying is a form of pay

pay, verb: To give money for things you buy, for work done for you, or for money you owe. Full entry

Forms
paypays he/she/itpaying -ing formpaid past tense, past participle
Spelling
pay → paying: add -ing

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Origin

This comes from the word "pay" plus the ending "-ing".