salary
Translation
salary, pay
Examples
He has a good salary.
He has a good salary.
My salary is paid monthly.
My salary is paid monthly.
She asked for a salary increase.
She asked for a salary increase.
Grammar Patterns
((to earn/get/receive a salary)) to be paid for work He earns a six-figure salary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wage, pay, income, earnings
Etymology
From Latin 'salarium', meaning 'salt money', which was an allowance given to Roman soldiers to buy salt ('sal').
Memory Tips
Imagine Roman soldiers being paid in salt, a valuable commodity. Connect 'salt' with 'salary'.