How Do You Spell WAGE?

Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "wage" is spelled with the letters W-A-G-E. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /weɪdʒ/. The first sound, /w/, is the voiceless labiovelar approximant. The second sound, /eɪ/, is the diphthong vowel that is pronounced with an open mouth and a raised tongue. The third sound, /dʒ/, is the voiced palatal stop. Altogether, the word "wage" is pronounced as a two-syllable word with the emphasis on the first syllable.

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WAGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Wage refers to the regular or periodic compensation that is given to an employee in exchange for the work or services they provide to an employer. It is a form of financial remuneration that is typically paid on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, but can also be calculated monthly or annually.

    Wage is a fundamental aspect of employment agreements and is often based on the number of hours worked or the amount of work completed by the employee. It is different from a salary, which is a fixed amount of money paid to an employee on a consistent basis regardless of the number of hours worked. Wages, on the other hand, are usually more variable and directly influenced by the amount of productive time spent on the job.

    The concept of wages extends beyond just monetary compensation, as it may also include additional benefits such as overtime pay, bonuses, commissions, or other forms of remuneration. Wages are regulated by various labor laws and employment agreements, which specify the minimum wage, working hours, overtime rates, and other relevant conditions that determine the compensation level for different job positions or industries. Employers are expected to comply with these regulations and provide fair wages to their employees.

    In summary, a wage is the payment made by an employer to an employee in return for their labor or services, typically calculated based on the time spent working or the amount of work completed. It forms a crucial component of the working relationship and is regulated by employment laws and agreements.

  2. • Usually.
    • Usually in the.
    • To make or carry on, as war.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of WAGE

The word wage has its origin in the Old English word wæge, which means a payment for services rendered. It is derived from the Old Norse word veizla, meaning joyful occasion, feast. In the early Middle English period, the word transformed into wage and took on the specific meaning of a payment for labor.

Idioms with the word WAGE

  • wage sth against sm or sth The idiom "wage something against someone or something" typically means to engage in a conflict, fight, or argument against someone or something in order to achieve a particular goal or outcome. It implies putting forth a determined effort or battle against a specific person, idea, or situation.
  • wage against

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Conjugate verb Wage

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have waged
you would have waged
he/she/it would have waged
we would have waged
they would have waged
I would have wage
you would have wage
he/she/it would have wage
we would have wage
they would have wage

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been waging
you would have been waging
he/she/it would have been waging
we would have been waging
they would have been waging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would wage
you would wage
he/she/it would wage
we would wage
they would wage

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be waging
you would be waging
he/she/it would be waging
we would be waging
they would be waging

FUTURE

I will wage
you will wage
he/she/it will wage
we will wage
they will wage

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be waging
you will be waging
he/she/it will be waging
we will be waging
they will be waging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have waged
you will have waged
he/she/it will have waged
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been waging
you will have been waging
he/she/it will have been waging
we will have been waging
they will have been waging

IMPERATIVE

you wage
we let´s wage

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to wage

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was waging
you were waging
he/she/it was waging
we were waging
they were waging

PAST PARTICIPLE

waged

PAST PERFECT

I had waged
you had waged
he/she/it had waged
we had waged
they had waged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been waging
you had been waging
he/she/it had been waging
we had been waging
they had been waging

PRESENT

I wage
you wage
he/she/it wages
we wage
they wage

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am waging
you are waging
he/she/it is waging
we are waging
they are waging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

waging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have waged
you have waged
he/she/it has waged
we have waged
they have waged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been waging
you have been waging
he/she/it has been waging
we have been waging
they have been waging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it wage

SIMPLE PAST

I waged
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he/she/it waged
we waged
they waged

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