English · Word Candidate

wage

/weɪd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: wages · waging · waged

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

số tiền trả cho công nhân theo số lượng công việc cụ thể

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Noun

Examples

Before her promotion, her wages were 20% less.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tiến hành hoặc thực hiện (chiến tranh hoặc cuộc thi khác)

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Verb

Examples

pond'ring which of all his Sons was fit / To Reign, and wage immortal War with Wit

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mạo hiểm hoặc cho thuê để nhận phần thưởng

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Verb

Examples

Thou that doest liue in later times, must wage / Thy workes for wealth, and life for gold engage.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wage” mean?

An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

Is “wage” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.