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wage

Pronunciation: [weɪdʒ]

Word

Learn how to use wage in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “employment”

(noun) the amount of money a worker gets paid for their job. It's like a reward for the work you do, usually given every week or month.

Example

She received a fair wage for her hard work at the bakery.

Example

He was unhappy because his wage was lower than what his friends earned for the same job.

Example

What is the average wage for a teacher in your town?

Context: “commitment”

(verb) to carry out a plan or make something happen, especially something that involves a lot of effort or risk. It’s like when you decide to do something important and put a lot of work into it.

Example

The group decided to wage a campaign to clean up the park.

Example

They chose not to wage a fight against the new rules because it seemed pointless.

Example

What causes do you want to wage a campaign for?

How to pronounce wage

Pronunciation: [weɪdʒ]

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