Meaning of paid in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    paid

    Definitions

    1. involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby

    Synonyms

  2. 2. yielding a fair profit

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    paid

    Definitions

    1. marked by the reception of pay

    Examples

    • « paid work »
    • « a paid official »
    • « a paid announcement »
    • « a paid check »

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