Pronunciation

/wɪɡ/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The amount of money paid regularly by an employer to an employee for work done. 2. (U.S.) A fixed sum of money paid weekly or monthly as compensation for labor. 3. Wages or earnings collectively. (UK) Alternative spelling: wage.
• Verb: To pay someone their wages or salary.

Phrases

• “Receive a wage increase” means to get a higher salary.
• “Living wage” refers to a minimum income considered adequate for a decent standard of living.
• “Wage gap” denotes the difference in average earnings between men and women.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The workers demanded a raise in their hourly wage.”
• Verb: “He cashed his paycheck to cover his living expenses.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The government pledged to raise the national minimum wage.”

Synonyms

• Salary
• Compensation
• Earnings
• Pay
• Remuneration
• Income

Antonyms

• Loss (in terms of payment)
• Deduction
• Fine
• Penalty