as in to pay off
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pay down
Some are pushing the upcoming administration to go a step further by creating a bitcoin strategic reserve, arguing that building up the country's cryptocurrency assets would help the government pay down its debt.
—
Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
That gives you time to meaningfully pay down your principal without having to throw money away on interest.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The program gives property poor districts a higher value per penny on their debt tax, which districts use to pay down facilities bonds, according to the Texas Education Agency.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Bottom line: Balance transfers can be a great way to pay down debt faster.
—Winnie Sun, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pay down 
Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
That gives you time to meaningfully pay down your principal without having to throw money away on interest.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The program gives property poor districts a higher value per penny on their debt tax, which districts use to pay down facilities bonds, according to the Texas Education Agency.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Bottom line: Balance transfers can be a great way to pay down debt faster.
—Winnie Sun, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pay down
Thesaurus Entries Near pay down
Cite this Entry
“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20down. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share