C2
payable vs receivable
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| payableadjective/ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/ | Meaning that must or can be paid, especially by a certain date or to a certain person | Goes with payable to | Example The fee is payable within thirty days of the invoice date. |
| receivableadjective/rɪˈsiː.və.bəl/ | Meaning (of money) owed to a business and not yet paid | Goes with accounts receivable | Example The company has a large amount of money receivable from its biggest customer. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The amount from clients is over a million dollars.