Phrasal Verb - paying back
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.Definition
to repay or give back something, especially money, to someone, often in the form of compensation, reparation, or revenge; to return something, such as a favor, kindness, or money, that had been given or lent, usually to restore balance or to settle a debt.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The court ordered the company to pay back the money it had illegally collected from its customers. |
| 2 | I'll pay back the loan as soon as I get my next paycheck. |
| 3 | He felt guilty for taking the money and promised to pay it back to his sister. |
| 4 | The bank had to pay back the investors after the stock market crashed. |
| 5 | If you borrow something from me, you have to pay it back when I ask for it. |
| 6 | The university will pay back the tuition fees to the students who received false admissions letters. |
| 7 | The politician was accused of paying back bribes from wealthy donors. |
| 8 | The company will pay back the interest on the loan to the bank within the next month. |
| 9 | After the wedding reception, the groom had to pay back the charge to his card |
| 10 | The store will pay back the difference if the prices are lower when the customer brings the proof of lowest sale price |