wages
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6.3
- noun
- /ˈweɪdʒɪz/
- Literature
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consecuencias
- She believed that good deeds would bring the wages of kindness back to her.
You know, the wages of goodness are simply the ACT itself.
- You know, the wages of goodness are simply the ACT itself.
Examples
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For his honesty and dedication, he received the wages of a clear conscience.
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I had to pay my dad half my wages for rent.
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That means that wages have a chance to catch up with that.
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I mean, real wages generally have been rising.
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In some of our bigger economies, wages are going up.
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Now, others will argue Kevin, real wages are basically flat.
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They're getting more wages and benefits for their employees.
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They are forced to accept lower wages because the labor market is so weak.
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Offering decent jobs, paying decent wages and bridging the skills gap.
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We have to stay competitive and make sure that wages don't increase faster than productivity.
Synonyms
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1.0
What you must give up to get something else
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7.5
Punishment people give because someone did something wrong and others think it is fair
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3.8
A good or bad result that follows an action
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7.7
Money given to make up for loss, harm, or effort
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word wages comes from an old word that meant 'something given in return', and it is the same root as the everyday wage you get for work. So, when people say 'the wages of sin is death', they mean the 'result' or 'payment' you receive for your actions.