pay back

US /peɪ bæk/

UK /peɪ bæk/

1.

to return money that you borrowed from someone

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I need to pay back the loan by next month.

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She promised to pay me back by Friday.

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repay reimburse settle clear liquidate

2.

to take revenge on someone

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He swore he would pay them back for what they did.

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I'll pay you back for that insult!

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retaliate avenge get back at punish requite

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pay back backing pay off pay television pay attention (to)pay up