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wages

Pronunciation: [ˈweɪdʒɪz]

Word

Learn how to use wages in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “employment”

(noun) the money that people earn for working. It's what you get paid for doing your job. For example, if you work at a store, your wages are the amount you receive each week or month for your work.

Example

She is very happy with her wages because they allow her to pay for her school and save money.

Example

His wages are not enough to cover his living expenses, so he struggles to make ends meet.

Example

How often do you get your wages paid?

Context: “economics”

(noun) the regular payment received by workers, which can sometimes vary based on different factors like the amount of work done or the type of job. You can think of it as the reward for the effort you put into your work.

Example

Many workers receive overtime wages when they work extra hours beyond their normal schedule.

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If the wages decrease, workers may find it harder to support their families.

Example

What factors can affect the wages workers receive?

Context: “consequence”

(verb) to earn or receive wages for work done, often used in a more formal or literary sense. It can also mean to suffer consequences for one's actions, but that usage is less common.

Example

He wages his salary each month to support his family.

Example

She did not wage anything after losing her job unexpectedly.

Example

What kind of work do you wage for your income?

How to pronounce wages

Pronunciation: [ˈweɪdʒɪz]

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