paying
Translation
paying, profitable
Examples
We need more paying customers.
We need more paying customers.
It's a high-paying job.
It's a high-paying job.
Grammar Patterns
paying ((noun)) that pays money He found a paying guest for the spare room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: profitable, lucrative; Antonyms: non-paying, volunteer
Etymology
From the verb 'to pay', with the '-ing' suffix forming a present participle used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of someone actively 'paying' money. A 'paying customer' is one who does this action.