What does WAGES mean?

Wages

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Wages refer to the payment received by an employee from an employer in exchange for the work done. It is usually calculated on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈweɪdʒɪz/, UK: /ˈweɪdʒɪz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "wages" originated from the Old English word "wæge" which means "payment for services rendered". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to refer to the payment received by an employee for their labor. Wages can be paid in different forms such as cash, check, or direct deposit.

5. Synonyms: Salary, pay, earnings, compensation, remuneration, income.

6. Related Words: Salary, bonus, payee, labor, hours.

7. Example Sentences:

• He worked overtime to earn extra wages.
• The company increased the wages of its employees by 5%.
• She received her wages in cash.
• The minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour.
• The workers went on strike to demand higher wages.