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n. the act of paying money.
adj. yielding material gain or profit.
adj. providing a salary for work performed.
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adj. for which money is paid
adj. yielding a fair profit
Word Usage
"The gradual approach had some benefits for the young musicians, with the label paying not just for their van but the cost of tutors while they toured."