Question 1

What does "pay for" mean?

Accepted Answer

To give money in exchange for something bought or a service received

Question 2

How do you use "pay for" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Can I pay for this with a card, or do you only accept cash?

Question 3

Is "pay for" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"pay for" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. The payment sense is among the first expressions learners encounter at A2. The 'suffer consequences' sense ('you'll pay for this') is more B1 and has a threatening or warning tone.

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