Payback Meaning
/ˈpeɪbæk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn act of revenge.
nounA benefit, reward, a form of recompense.
Sentence Examples
Sami began planning his payback.
Sami's payback would come on Christmas day.
It's payback for wrongdoing in a previous life.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He demanded ____ for the money he lent to his friend last month.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The investor expected a full ____ of the loan within five years with interest included.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English pay backdeverb. English payback Deverbal from pay back.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"They identify three tangible paybacks."
— 2009 February 2, Carol Goar, “You can help cleaners earn decent wages”, in Toronto Star:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He demanded ____ for the money he lent to his friend last month.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The investor expected a full ____ of the loan within five years with interest included.