adjective Uncommon
waged
wayjd
Waged (adjective) means Employed and receiving a wage. Example: “The charity supports both waged and unwaged workers.”
adjective
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Employed and receiving a wage.
"The charity supports both waged and unwaged workers."
How to use waged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who has paid employment, as opposed to being unwaged or unemployed.
Common pairings
waged employment
waged and unwaged
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What does “waged” mean?
The word “waged” means employed and receiving a wage. In plain terms, describes someone who has paid employment, as opposed to being unwaged or unemployed.
How do you pronounce “waged”?
“Waged” is pronounced wayjd (/weɪd͡ʒd/ in IPA).
How do you use “waged” in a sentence?
Here is “waged” used in a sentence: “The charity supports both waged and unwaged workers.”
What part of speech is “waged”?
“Waged” is an adjective.
Is “waged” a common word?
“Waged” is an uncommon word in modern English.