payments
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B1
/ˈpeɪmənts/
(payment)
act of paying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'payment' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'paiment', where 'paier' meant 'to pay'.
Historical Evolution
'paiment' transformed into the Middle English word 'paiment', and eventually became the modern English word 'payment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of paying', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of paying money.
The payments were made on time.
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Noun 2
an amount of money paid.
She received several payments for her freelance work.
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