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WAGES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Wages.

How to pronounce wages:

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Wages - as a noun

A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

Example: "The wages of sin is death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
payoffreward

Wages - as a verb

To wager, bet.

To expose oneself to, as a risk; to incur, as a danger; to venture; to hazard.

To employ for wages; to hire.

To conduct or carry out (a war or other contest).

To adventure, or lay out, for hire or reward; to hire out.

To give security for the performance of.

Example Sentences

"He worked overtime to earn higher wages."
"The company announced a 10% increase in wages for all employees."
"The minimum wages for this job are quite low."
"She struggled to make ends meet on her meager wages."
"The workers went on strike demanding better wages and working conditions."
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Word Game Points

Is WAGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wages is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WAGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is WAGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wages is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is WAGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wages is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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