prepay

verb

pre·​pay (ˌ)prē-ˈpā How to pronounce prepay (audio)
prepaid (ˌ)prē-ˈpād How to pronounce prepay (audio) ; prepaying

transitive verb

: to pay or pay the charge on in advance
prepayment noun

Examples of prepay in a Sentence

Special orders must be prepaid.
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Where possible, structure hybrid pricing to include minimums, prepaid usage or committed tiers. Alvaro Morales, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for prepay

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prepay was in 1839

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“Prepay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepay. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

prepay

verb
pre·​pay (ˈ)prē-ˈpā How to pronounce prepay (audio)
prepaid -ˈpād How to pronounce prepay (audio) ; prepaying
: to pay or pay for in advance
prepayment noun

Legal Definition

prepay

transitive verb
pre·​pay prē-ˈpā How to pronounce prepay (audio)
prepaid; prepaying
: to pay or pay the charge on in advance (as of date due or maturity date)
no penalty for prepaying your student loan
prepayment noun

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