wages
/ˈweɪdʒɪz/
NOUN
1. Money paid to workers
Amounts of money paid to workers for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated according to the hours worked.
1.1. Payment received for employment
Money earned by employees or workers in exchange for their labor, services, or time spent working.
Synonyms
- compensation
- earnings
- emolument
- income
- pay
- payment
- remuneration
- salary
- stipend
- paycheck
- take-home pay
Antonyms
- debt
- bills
Examples
- 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.
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1.2. Minimum or adequate worker compensation
Payments considered sufficient or legally required to provide workers with a basic standard of living or meet employment regulations.
Synonyms
- living wage
- minimum wage
Examples
- 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.
Related Words
- fair pay
- labor rights
- cost of living
- minimum income
- employment standards
1.3. Additional or premium pay
Extra compensation paid to employees for working beyond regular hours, during holidays, or under special employment conditions.
Synonyms
- overtime
- double time
- time and a half
Related Words
- overtime pay
- premium pay
- hourly rate
- extra hours
- pay rate
VERB
2. To bet or risk something
To place a bet, stake something on an uncertain outcome, or expose oneself to danger or risk.
2.1. Making bets or placing stakes
Risking money or something valuable on the expected outcome of a game, contest, or uncertain event.
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2.2. Exposing oneself to danger or risk
Putting oneself or something valuable in a potentially harmful or uncertain situation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- protect
- safeguard
Related Words
- danger
- peril
- exposure
- uncertainty
- vulnerability
VERB
3. To employ someone for payment
To hire or engage a person to perform work or provide services in exchange for wages.
3.1. Hiring workers for paid employment
Employing someone and agreeing to compensate them financially for their labor or services.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- dismiss
- fire
- discharge
Related Words
- employee
- employer
- recruitment
- employment
- payroll
- labor
VERB
4. To conduct a war or contest
To organize, undertake, or carry out a war, campaign, or other sustained contest.
4.1. Conducting warfare or a campaign
Carrying out organized military action, warfare, or another prolonged struggle against an opposing force.
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VERB
5. To hire out for reward
To provide services or make something available for use in exchange for payment or reward.
5.1. Providing services for payment
Making one's labor, services, or resources available to another person or organization in return for compensation.
Synonyms
- hire out
- rent out
- lease
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VERB
6. To provide security for an obligation
To guarantee or provide security that a particular obligation or promise will be fulfilled.
6.1. Guaranteeing the fulfillment of an obligation
Providing assurance or security that a duty, promise, or agreement will be properly performed.
Synonyms
Related Words
- security
- assurance
- guarantor
- obligation
- undertaking
- guarantee