Conjugation

Pay off

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only pay changes; off stays the same: paid off, paid off.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't pay off, he doesn't pay off.

    1. I / you / we / they pay off
    2. he / she / it pays off

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am paying off
    2. you / we / they are paying off
    3. he / she / it is paying off

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't pay off.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they paid off

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to pay off
    2. you / we / they are going to pay off
    3. he / she / it is going to pay off

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't pay off.

    1. (you) pay off
    2. let's pay off