phrasal verb / collocation · neutral
get paid
UK/ɡet peɪd/US/ɡɛt peɪd/get PAID
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to receive money for work or services
Examples
“Most part‑time students get paid at least the national minimum wage.”
“When will I get paid for the freelance article?”
“He didn't get paid on time and had to complain to HR.”
Band 8 sentence
“Freelancers often confirm payment terms in writing to ensure they get paid promptly.”
Collocations
- get paid for + work/task
- get paid on time
Word family
pay verbpayment noun
Common mistakes
I get pay last week.→I got paid last week.
I paid yesterday.→I got paid yesterday.
Say it for a higher band
5earn money→6receive money→7+get paid
Synonyms
receive payment
Easily confused
receive payment
“Freelancers should invoice clients to receive payment.”
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