to pay
to pay
'Pay' is an irregular verb: pay – paid – paid (note the spelling with -aid, not -ayed).
I pay the rent at the start of each month.
I pay the rent at the start of each month.
Indicative
Present Simple
I pay for lunch on Fridays.
I pay for lunch on Fridays.
You pay too much for your phone plan.
You pay too much for your phone plan.
The company pays its staff every two weeks.
The company pays its staff every two weeks.
We pay the bills online.
We pay the bills online.
You pay a small fee to join the club.
You pay a small fee to join the club.
They pay in cash whenever possible.
They pay in cash whenever possible.
Present Continuous
I am paying at the till right now.
I am paying at the till right now.
You are paying for both of us tonight.
You are paying for both of us tonight.
He is paying off his student loan this year.
He is paying off his student loan this year.
We are paying more attention to detail now.
We are paying more attention to detail now.
You are paying separately, aren't you?
You are paying separately, aren't you?
They are paying for the damage in instalments.
They are paying for the damage in instalments.
Past Simple
I paid for the tickets with my card.
I paid for the tickets with my card.
You paid far too much for that car.
You paid far too much for that car.
She paid the bill and left a tip.
She paid the bill and left a tip.
We paid in advance for the whole week.
We paid in advance for the whole week.
You paid for the meal, so thank you.
You paid for the meal, so thank you.
They paid the workers before the holiday.
They paid the workers before the holiday.
Present Perfect
I have paid all my bills for this month.
I have paid all my bills for this month.
You have paid enough into the fund already.
You have paid enough into the fund already.
He has paid off his entire debt.
He has paid off his entire debt.
We have paid for the repairs already.
We have paid for the repairs already.
You have paid your dues for the year.
You have paid your dues for the year.
They have paid a high price for their mistake.
They have paid a high price for their mistake.
Past Perfect
I had paid the deposit before I saw the flat.
I had paid the deposit before I saw the flat.
You had paid twice by mistake.
You had paid twice by mistake.
She had paid the fine long before the deadline.
She had paid the fine long before the deadline.
We had paid for the tour before it was cancelled.
We had paid for the tour before it was cancelled.
You had paid the driver before you got out.
You had paid the driver before you got out.
They had paid the ransom before the police arrived.
They had paid the ransom before the police arrived.
Future Simple
I will pay you back on payday.
I will pay you back on payday.
You will pay less if you book early.
You will pay less if you book early.
The insurance will pay for the repairs.
The insurance will pay for the repairs.
We will pay the balance next week.
We will pay the balance next week.
You will pay at the desk on your way out.
You will pay at the desk on your way out.
They will pay for their carelessness eventually.
They will pay for their carelessness eventually.
Conditional
Conditional
I would pay anything for a good night's sleep.
I would pay anything for a good night's sleep.
You would pay less with a membership card.
You would pay less with a membership card.
A wise buyer would pay for an inspection first.
A wise buyer would pay for an inspection first.
We would pay extra for a room with a view.
We would pay extra for a room with a view.
You would pay half each and split the bill.
You would pay half each and split the bill.
They would pay on time if you sent a reminder.
They would pay on time if you sent a reminder.
Imperative
Imperative
Pay attention to the road signs.
Pay attention to the road signs.
Don't pay for something you can get for free.
Don't pay for something you can get for free.
Let's pay the bill and go home.
Let's pay the bill and go home.
