B2
payoff vs payout
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| payoffnoun/ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/ | Meaning the good result or reward you get for taking a risk or working hard | Goes with big payoff | Example Years of late-night study had a big payoff when she passed the exam. |
| payoutnoun/ˈpeɪ.aʊt/ | Meaning a large amount of money that is paid to someone, for example by a company or insurer | Goes with insurance payout | Example Shareholders will receive a big payout at the end of the year. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He received a after the accident.