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wage
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- pronunciation:
- weIj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
(often plural) money paid in a regular way to a person for doing work or giving help.
I collect wages every week from my boss.- synonyms:
- compensation, pay, salary
- similar words:
- hire
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| related words: |
allowance, maintenance |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wages, waging, waged |
| definition: |
to carry on or take part in.
During World War II, Germany waged war with its neighboring countries.- similar words:
- execute, fight, pursue
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| related words: |
pursue |
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