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noun
plural of wage. It may take a singular verb. E.g. 'the wages of sin is death' (Romans 6:23 KJV)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
one's total income for a time period
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
third-person singular simple present indicative of wage
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: reward, payoff
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: consequence, aftermath
History
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