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paycheck

/ˈpeɪtʃɛk/

Meanings
noun
Money received on payday as payment for work performed.

Examples :

"He was delighted after getting his first paycheck, but subsequently blew it all on the horses"
business finance work economy job

Related Words

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horses noun

/ˈhɔrsəs/

Any of several animals related to Equus ferus caballus.

"My grandfather owns several horses on his farm. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

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getting verb

[ˈɡɛɾɪŋ]

(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

"She is getting her daughter a puppy for her birthday. "

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subsequently adverb

/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/

Following, afterwards in either time or place.

"After the meeting, the team subsequently worked on the project together. "

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payday noun

/ˈpeɪdeɪ/

The day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which an employee's wages or salary is paid.

"My payday is next Friday, so I can buy a new book. "

Illustration first

first noun

/fɪrst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/

The person or thing in the first position.

"He was the first to complete the course."

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delighted verb

/dɪˈlaɪtəd/

To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly.

"A beautiful landscape delights the eye."

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money noun

/ˈmʌni/

A legally or socially binding conceptual contract of entitlement to wealth, void of intrinsic value, payable for all debts and taxes, and regulated in supply.

"The government uses money to pay teachers' salaries. "

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work noun

/wɜːk/ /wəik/

(heading) Employment.

"My work schedule is very demanding this week. "

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payment noun

/ˈpeɪmənt/

The act of paying.

"The payment for the new shoes was made with a credit card. "