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postpaid

postpaid

3.7
You pay for it after you use it, usually each month
  • adjective
  • /ˈpoʊstˌpeɪd/
translation icon : postpago
  • I started with a prepaid account and was upgraded to a postpaid account due to always paying on time.
  • postpaid plan

Examples

  • I do not believe this to be the cause since I only have one account with T-Mobile (that I am aware of), and it is a postpaid account.

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  • With a postpaid account, customers can enjoy their services first and pay for them later at the end of the billing cycle.

  • Many users prefer a postpaid mobile plan because it allows them to manage their budget while still accessing phone services.

  • Choosing a postpaid option means that you will receive your bill after using the service, rather than paying upfront.

Antonyms

prepaid
2.5

You pay for it before you use it

Surface Forms

postpaid positive

Morphology

postpaid = paid (transparent) = post + paid

The meaning 'payment made after use' follows directly from 'post-' (after) + 'paid' and is predictable for learners.

Etymology

Postpaid comes from the prefix post-, as in postpone meaning 'after', and paid. It means you pay 'after' using a service, so a postpaid phone plan bills you after each month.