payable

Everyday

1. Payable means that must be paid, or can be paid, often by a certain time. tree →
2. A cheque payable to someone is one that will be paid to that person. tree →

In the lessons

In formal and money language: "Fees are payable in advance." In maths problems: the amount payable after a discount or with tax. Phrases: payable to, payable in advance, payable monthly, amount payable.

Examples

• The trip fee is payable by Friday. tree →
• Make the cheque payable to the school. tree →
• Rent is payable monthly. tree →
• The amount payable is 45 pounds. tree →
• Tickets are payable at the door. tree →
• Tax is payable on what you earn. tree →

Note

Formal. "Payable to" a person; "payable by" a time. In maths: amount payable = price − discount (+ tax); if a 50 pound bill has 10 percent off, 45 pounds is payable.