wage (Meaning)
wage (n)
something that remunerates
wage (v)
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
wage (v. t.)
To pledge; to hazard on the event of a contest; to stake; to bet, to lay; to wager; as, to wage a dollar.
To expose one's self to, as a risk; to incur, as a danger; to venture; to hazard.
To engage in, as a contest, as if by previous gage or pledge; to carry on, as a war.
To adventure, or lay out, for hire or reward; to hire out.
To put upon wages; to hire; to employ; to pay wages to.
To give security for the performance of.
That which is staked or ventured; that for which one incurs risk or danger; prize; gage.
That for which one labors; meed; reward; stipulated payment for service performed; hire; pay; compensation; -- at present generally used in the plural. See Wages.
wage (v. i.)
To bind one's self; to engage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wage
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wage Sentence Examples
- The wage hike demanded by the union sparked negotiations with the company.
- The restaurant industry is notorious for its low wages, often below the minimum wage.
- Skilled laborers often command higher wages than unskilled workers.
- The wage gap between men and women persists in many industries.
- The living wage is the minimum wage necessary to cover basic expenses.
- The government regulates minimum wages to ensure fair pay for workers.
- Wage garnishments can significantly reduce a worker's take-home pay.
- The average wage for a particular job varies depending on factors such as experience and location.
- Some employers offer performance-based wages to incentivize higher productivity.
- Wage theft involves the illegal withholding of compensation from employees.
FAQs About the word wage
something that remunerates, carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)To pledge; to hazard on the event of a contest; to stake; to bet, to lay; to wager; as, to wag
salary, pay envelope, stipend, paycheck, pay,payment, emolument,hire, repayment, remuneration
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The wage hike demanded by the union sparked negotiations with the company.
The restaurant industry is notorious for its low wages, often below the minimum wage.
Skilled laborers often command higher wages than unskilled workers.
The wage gap between men and women persists in many industries.
