wages
The word “wages” has 1 syllable: wages.
It's pronounced as /ˈweɪdʒɪz/.
What is synonym and antonym for wages?
In the thesaurus, “wages” has 2 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for wages along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wages
- payment
- salary
Meanings of wages
- noun
- (often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.
- verb
- To wager, bet.
- To expose oneself to, as a risk; to incur, as a danger; to venture; to hazard.
- To employ for wages; to hire.
- To conduct or carry out (a war or other contest).
- To adventure, or lay out, for hire or reward; to hire out.
- To give security for the performance of.
Example Sentences
- She negotiated for higher wages to reflect her years of experience and dedication to the company.
- Many workers rallied for fair and livable wages during the labor strike.
- The government implemented policies to ensure that minimum wages kept pace with the cost of living.
- Skilled professionals often demand competitive wages in exchange for their specialized expertise.
- The company's decision to cut employee wages led to discontent and protests among the workforce.
On this page you'll find 2 synonyms or another words to wages, such as: payment, salary.
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