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Vocabulary Entry
wage
|noun • verb
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noun
A wage is a fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee, typically expressed on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.
Example Sentences
"He earns a good wage at his job."
"Many workers are demanding a higher minimum wage."
"Her monthly wage allows her to cover all her expenses."
V
verb
To wage means to carry on or engage in (a war, campaign, etc.).
Example Sentences
"The country plans to wage war against the invading forces."
"They waged a campaign to raise awareness about climate change."
"The activists continue to wage a battle for equal rights."