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Salary

noun
/ˈsæl.ər.i/

Meaning

a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
a fixed regular payment, typically paid monthly or annually, made by an employer to an employee

Example Sentences

She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.

He receives a monthly salary for his work as a teacher.

Synonyms

wage, pay, income, earnings, remuneration
Entry 1
wage, pay, income, earnings
Entry 2
wage, pay, income, remuneration

Antonyms

debt, expense, cost, expenses
Entry 1
debt, expense, cost
Entry 2
debt, expenses

Collocations

annual salary, monthly salary, basic salary, gross salary, receive salary, pay salary
Entry 1
annual salary, monthly salary, basic salary, gross salary
Entry 2
monthly salary, basic salary, receive salary, pay salary

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