Wages
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈweɪd͡ʒɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wages is a noun meaning plural of wage. It may take a singular verb. E.g. 'the wages of sin is death' (Romans 6:23 KJV).
Meaning
plural of wage. It may take a singular verb. E.g. 'the wages of sin is death' (Romans 6:23 KJV).
More Meanings
- one's total income for a time period
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wage
Example Sentences
weekly wages
minimum wages
Factory workers demanded higher wages.
Synonyms for wages
Depending on context, synonyms include reward, payoff.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include payoff, reward, earnings, income, payroll, revenue.
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