wage

Money that someone receives for doing a job, often paid by the hour or week.

• He earns a good wage.
• Our wages are paid every Friday.
• The workers asked for a wage increase.

Similar words: pay, earnings

Common phrases: minimum wage, living wage, wage increase, hourly wage

To fight a war or carry out a strong, organized effort for or against something.

• The two countries waged war.
• They are waging a campaign against corruption.
• She waged a long battle for equal pay.

How to use it: wage war against someone/something (The group waged war against the government.); wage a campaign for something (Residents waged a campaign for cleaner water.)

Similar words: conduct, carry on

Common phrases: wage war, wage a campaign, wage a battle