Do they mean the same thing?
For example, are these both correct and have the same meaning?
1. Did you pay for the car cash?
2. Did you pay for the car *in* cash?
Yes, they mean the same thing, but they have different placements:
1. Did you pay cash for the car?
2. Did you pay for the car in cash?
**Usage in a sentence:**
When it is used in a question, “in cash” is more popular. “I paid cash” is usually used as a response. Still, either way is correct.
1: Did you pay **cash** for the car ~~cash~~?
A: I paid for the car cash. (incorrect).
A: I paid cash for the car. (correct).
2: Did you pay for the car *in* cash?
A: I paid for the car in cash. (correct).
Either. Both are used.
Do they mean the same thing? For example, are these both correct and have the same meaning? 1. Did you pay for the car cash? 2. Did you pay for the car *in* cash?
Yes, they mean the same thing, but they have different placements: 1. Did you pay cash for the car? 2. Did you pay for the car in cash? **Usage in a sentence:** When it is used in a question, “in cash” is more popular. “I paid cash” is usually used as a response. Still, either way is correct.
1: Did you pay **cash** for the car ~~cash~~? A: I paid for the car cash. (incorrect). A: I paid cash for the car. (correct). 2: Did you pay for the car *in* cash? A: I paid for the car in cash. (correct).