wage
Translation
wage, pay
Examples
The minimum wage is set by the government.
The minimum wage is set by the government.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an sth.)) a payment for work The company pays a fair wage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: salary, pay, earnings
Etymology
From Old Norman French 'wage', meaning 'a pledge, security'. The idea is a payment pledged for services.
Memory Tips
A 'wage' is what you get for 'engaging' in work. Note that as a verb, 'to wage' means to carry on a war or campaign.