English · Phrasal verb Attested

pay back

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To pay (a debt or the lender) so as to provide the entire amount of money owed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trả (nợ hoặc cho người cho vay) đủ số tiền nợ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Douglas: Roy, give me £20. Roy: What? Douglas: Give me £20. I'll pay you back.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To avenge, to exact revenge.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trả thù, thực hiện việc báo thù

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “pay back” mean?

To pay (a debt or the lender) so as to provide the entire amount of money owed.

Is “pay back” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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