Prepaid

usgb/ˌpriːˈpeɪd/
adjective

Paid for before it is received or used.

She charged her call to a prepaid phone card.
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Often appears as...

  • prepaid card
  • prepaid phone
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Prior Payment

Used when services or goods are paid for before receiving them, avoiding pay-at-time stress.

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He had a prepaid meal plan at college.
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Convenience Factor

Prepaid items provide convenience, ensuring service access without immediate transactions.

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My prepaid subway pass saves time during my daily commute.
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Budgeting Tool

Prepaid serves as a budgeting tool, controlling spending by limiting usage to the paid amount.

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I manage my calls with a prepaid cell phone plan.
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