paid
UK: peɪd | US: peɪd
adj. 1. receiving or having received payment for work or services.
adj. 2. (of a bill or debt) settled or discharged.
v. past tense and past participle of pay.
The word paid originates from the verb pay, which comes from Old French paier (to pay, appease), derived from Latin pacare (to pacify, settle a debt). The -ed suffix marks the past tense or past participle form. Historically, the concept of payment was linked to pacification (settling debts to maintain peace), reflecting the word’s evolution from conflict resolution to financial transactions.
She was paid a generous salary for her expertise.
The invoice has been paid in full.
He paid his dues and left the club.
The bill remained unpaid for months.
Paid vacations are a standard benefit in many companies.