payback

CEFRC1

/ˈpeɪbæk/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Money returned or revenge for something done.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.

Examples

  • It's payback for wrongdoing in a previous life.

  • Sami's payback would come on Christmas day.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A return on investment.

  2. An act of revenge.

  3. A refund; reimbursement.

More examples

In context

  • Sami began planning his payback.

  • They beat us last year, so this year's win was payback.

  • They identify three tangible paybacks.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Etymology tree English pay backdeverb. English payback Deverbal from pay back.