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New2grammar

#537224 Sun, 06 Jul 08 05:31 AM

Wage, pay, salary.
I know the difference between wage and salary. My question is, can pay substitute either one? In other words, is pay generic?
Thanks.

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Mister Micawber

#537267 Sun, 06 Jul 08 07:36 AM

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Yes. Also, keep in mind that many native speakers fail to differentiate between wages and salary.
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'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

pay
pay, pay for
to pay for an apple
Pay off

Pay the bill
Paid / Pay
dutch pay
Pay back

PAY OFF
The problem of who [should pay / to pay ...
pay th bill at restaurant
You're so gonna pay for this.

New2grammar

#537274 Sun, 06 Jul 08 07:48 AM

Thanks, MM.

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