1. money paid to a worker for labor or services, typically on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis
Usage: usually plural

1. to carry on or conduct (a campaign, war, or struggle)
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The factory workers received their wages every Friday.
• Minimum wages have increased in several states this year.
• She earns good wages as a skilled electrician.
• The company pays fair wages to all employees.
• The general wages war against the enemy forces.
• The activist wages a campaign for social justice.
• The team wages a fierce battle for the championship.