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wage

wage

Meaning of wage

hourly pay

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EN-UK/ˈweɪdʒ/
EN-US/ˈweɪdʒ/
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wage with Russian translation

wage usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Эта работа с частичной занятостью предлагает достойную оплату труда.

The job offers a good wage for part-time hours.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Вчера на собрании персонала обсуждали оплату труда.

They raised the minimum wage last month.

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wage belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

wageоплата труда
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

wage synonyms

Related words worth learning together

pay
very broad term for money given in exchange for work or services; can be noun or verb
salary
fixed regular payment, usually monthly or annually, typically for salaried (white‑collar) employees
earnings
money earned from work or business; commonly used in accounting and reports
remuneration
formal term for payment or compensation for work or services; often used in contracts
income
broader concept covering all money received (wages, salary, investments, benefits)
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🇬🇧en

very broad term for money given in exchange for work or services; can be noun or verb

B2Very Often

Their pay was increased last year.

🇬🇧en

fixed regular payment, usually monthly or annually, typically for salaried (white‑collar) employees

B2Very Often

Her annual salary is paid in twelve monthly instalments.

E
🇬🇧en
earnings

money earned from work or business; commonly used in accounting and reports

B2Very Often

Weekly earnings at the store vary by shift.

R
🇬🇧en
remuneration

formal term for payment or compensation for work or services; often used in contracts

B2Rarely

The contract specifies the remuneration for consultancy services.

🇬🇧en

broader concept covering all money received (wages, salary, investments, benefits)

B2Very Often

His income comes from his job and some rental properties.

🇬🇧en

extra payment on top of base pay, typically performance-related or discretionary

B2Often

They received a Christmas bonus this year.

🇬🇧en

payment based on sales or performance, often a percentage of transactions sold

B2Often

Real estate agents often work on commission.

A
🇬🇧en
allowance

regular or one-off payment to cover expenses or as part of compensation (e.g., travel allowance)

B2Often

The company provides a travel allowance for field staff.

S
🇬🇧en
stipend

fixed small payment for interns, trainees, scholars, or volunteers; often not a full wage

B2Rarely

PhD students often receive a small stipend to cover living costs.

O
🇬🇧en
overtime pay

extra pay for hours worked beyond the normal working time; usually at a higher rate

B2Often

Workers receive overtime pay for any hours over 40 per week.

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How to pronounce wage and what this word means

wage means wage. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce wage

/ˈweɪdʒ/

wage translation

wage

wage examples

The job offers a good wage for part-time hours.

wage transcription

/ˈweɪdʒ/, /ˈweɪdʒ/

Questions about this word

wage meaning: what does it mean?

hourly pay

wage pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

wage is pronounced as /ˈweɪdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

wage definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The job offers a good wage for part-time hours. Translation: Эта работа с частичной занятостью предлагает достойную оплату труда.

Is wage part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, wage can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wage part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, wage can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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