B1adjectiveworkmoney
US/peɪd/
UK/peɪd/
receiving money for work, or done in return for money
In context
She finally got a paid internship at a design company.
Workers have two weeks of paid vacation every year.
He is the highest paid player in the history of the club.
Words that go with paid
adjective + noun
- paid leaveEmployees get ten days of paid leave.
- paid vacationThe job includes paid vacation.
- paid internshipA paid internship is hard to find.
- paid jobI need a paid job to cover my rent.
adverb + adjective
- well paidNurses are not well paid in many countries.
- poorly paidTeaching assistants are often poorly paid.
- highly paidHe has a highly paid job in finance.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I payed the bill yesterday.Correct: I paid the bill yesterday.