B2noun 1K

Wage

🇬🇧 UK /["/weɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/weɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Wage

a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week or every month, for work or services

In simple words: The money you earn for working.

Wage in a sentence

• The wage that I earn gives me a comfortable lifestyle.
• They decided to raise the minimum wage to help workers.
• The group agreed to wage a campaign against pollution.
• She struggled to pay her bills on her current wage.
• To wage war is a serious decision that affects many lives.

How to use Wage

Use 'wage' when talking about payment for work, especially in jobs like hourly work. It's not common to use 'wage' for informal jobs or tasks without clear payment.

Grammar pattern

wage + object

Memory hint

Think of 'wage' like 'page' — the page that tells you how much you earn.

Related words

Collocations with Wage

• competitive
• decent
• fair
• pay
• earn
• make
• increase
• rise
• fall
• earner
• labour/​labor
• labourer/​laborer
• a cut in wages
• a decline in wages
• a fall in wages

Synonyms for Wage

• pay
• earnings
• income
• remuneration
• compensation

Opposites of Wage

• debt
• loss

Common mistakes with Wage

• Confused with 'salary' which usually refers to a fixed annual amount.
• Using 'wages' incorrectly as a singular term, when it's generally plural (wages).

Frequently asked questions about Wage

What does Wage mean?

The money you earn for working.

What is the definition of Wage?

a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week or every month, for work or services

How do you use Wage in a sentence?

The wage that I earn gives me a comfortable lifestyle.

Can you give another example of Wage?

They decided to raise the minimum wage to help workers.

What are synonyms for Wage?

Common alternatives include pay, earnings, income, remuneration, compensation.

What is the opposite of Wage?

Opposite meanings include debt, loss.

What words go with Wage?

It commonly pairs with competitive, decent, fair, pay, earn, make, increase, rise, fall, earner, labour/​labor, labourer/​laborer, a cut in wages, a decline in wages, a fall in wages.

What are common mistakes when using Wage?

Confused with 'salary' which usually refers to a fixed annual amount. Using 'wages' incorrectly as a singular term, when it's generally plural (wages).

How do you pronounce Wage?

US: /["/weɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/weɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wage?

Use 'wage' when talking about payment for work, especially in jobs like hourly work. It's not common to use 'wage' for informal jobs or tasks without clear payment.

What CEFR level is Wage?

"Wage" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.