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pay by something

 

1. Lit. to use something as a medium of payment. Will you pay by cash or check? The bill was paid by check.

2. Fig. to pay by a certain time. You will have to pay by the end of the month or we will cancel your lease. I promise I will pay by the end of the month.

See also: pay