English to English Dictionary

Paved Street

A street that has been covered with a hard surface to facilitate travel.

Pavement

A hard surface on a road or path that is made of concrete, asphalt, or stones.

Paw

The foot of an animal, especially a quadruped, that has claws or pads.

Pawn

To deposit an item of personal property with a pawnbroker as security for money lent.

Pawnbroker

A person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property left as collateral.

Pawnshop

A shop where loans are made with personal property left as security.

Pay

To give money in exchange for goods or services.

Pay Cash on the Barrelhead

To pay for something in cash at the time of purchase, without delay or credit.

Payable

An amount of money that is owed or due to be paid.

Payday loan

A relatively small amount of money lent at a high rate of interest on the agreement that it will be repaid when the borrower receives their next wages.

Payment

The transfer of money, goods, or services in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill a legal obligation.

Payment Anticipation

The act of receiving payment in advance for goods or services.