The difference between Paid and Voluntary
When used as adjectives, paid means that is not free of charge, whereas voluntary means done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
Voluntary is also noun with the meaning: a short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.
Voluntary is also adverb with the meaning: voluntarily.
check bellow for the other definitions of Paid and Voluntary
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Paid as a verb:
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Paid as an adjective:
That is not free of charge; that costs money.
Examples:
"synonyms: nonfree"
"paid service"
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Voluntary as an adjective:
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
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Voluntary as an adjective:
Done by design or intention; intentional.
Examples:
"If a man accidentally kills another by lopping a tree, it is not voluntary manslaughter."
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Voluntary as an adjective:
Working or done without payment.
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Voluntary as an adjective:
Endowed with the power of willing.
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Voluntary as an adjective:
Of or relating to voluntarism.
Examples:
"a voluntary church, in distinction from an established or state church"
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Voluntary as an adverb (obsolete):
Voluntarily.
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Voluntary as a noun (music):
A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.
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Voluntary as a noun:
A volunteer.
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Voluntary as a noun:
A supporter of voluntarism; a voluntarist.
Compare words:
Compare with synonyms and related words:
- discretionary vs voluntary
- optional vs voluntary
- volitional vs voluntary
- compulsory vs voluntary
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- intentional vs voluntary
- voluntary vs willful
- accidental vs voluntary
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- pro bono vs voluntary
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- unsalaried vs voluntary
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