wage
Translation
wage, pay
Examples
The minimum wage is set by the government.
The minimum wage is set by the government.
He earns a good wage.
He earns a good wage.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((adjective)) wage a particular type of wage He earns a good wage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: salary, pay, income, earnings
Etymology
From Old Norman French 'wage' (a pledge). A wage was a 'pledge' of payment for services.
Memory Tips
Also a verb: 'to wage war' means to carry on a war. It's a formal usage.