Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pay-as-you-go

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.29 in modern English

Syllables: pay-as-y-ou--go
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

6

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A financial policy by which capital projects are financed from current revenue in the operating budget rather than through borrowing.

Uncountable

noun

A payment method where the charge of a service is taken automatically, usually in small amounts, after the usage, in contrast of paying before usage. Used especially of mobile phones and transport ticketing.

British usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"From January 2, passengers will be able to use contactless pay-as-you-go between London and Reading."

Etymology

From pay + as you go (“while one progresses”).

Usage

Uncountable
British usage

Synonyms

PAYG

Antonyms

contract season ticket paper ticket

Questions

What does pay-as-you-go mean?: A financial policy by which capital projects are financed from current revenue in the operating budget rather than through borrowing.
Where does pay-as-you-go come from?: From pay + as you go (“while one progresses”).

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