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UK//peɪ hɪm bæk//US//peɪ hɪm bæk//

Meaning of Pay him back

To return money that you owe someone.

Pay him back in a sentence

  • I will pay him back as soon as I get my paycheck.
  • Don't worry, I won't forget to pay him back next week.
  • She promised to pay him back the money she borrowed.
  • After borrowing his book, I plan to pay him back with a small gift.
  • If you lend me $20, I’ll definitely pay you back.

How to use Pay him back

Used in informal and formal contexts; appropriate when discussing debts or financial obligations.

Grammar pattern

pay + object + back

Memory hint

Think of paying back as 'paying back' a favor, like returning a borrowed book.

Related words

Collocations with Pay him back

  • pay back a loan
  • pay back the money
  • pay back a favor

Synonyms for Pay him back

  • repay
  • reimburse
  • return
  • settle up
  • refund

Common mistakes with Pay him back

  • Omitting 'him' - saying 'Pay back' instead of 'Pay him back'.
  • Mixing up 'pay back' and 'pay off' - which have different meanings.
  • Using wrong tense - saying 'I pay him back' instead of 'I will pay him back'.

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Frequently asked questions about Pay him back

What does Pay him back mean?

To return money that you owe someone.

How do you use Pay him back in a sentence?

I will pay him back as soon as I get my paycheck.

Can you give another example of Pay him back?

Don't worry, I won't forget to pay him back next week.

What are synonyms for Pay him back?

Common alternatives include repay, reimburse, return, settle up, refund.

What words go with Pay him back?

It commonly pairs with pay back a loan, pay back the money, pay back a favor.

What are common mistakes when using Pay him back?

Omitting 'him' - saying 'Pay back' instead of 'Pay him back'. Mixing up 'pay back' and 'pay off' - which have different meanings. Using wrong tense - saying 'I pay him back' instead of 'I will pay him back'.

How do you pronounce Pay him back?

US: //peɪ hɪm bæk//, UK: //peɪ hɪm bæk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pay him back?

Used in informal and formal contexts; appropriate when discussing debts or financial obligations.