Salary (Noun)
Meaning
Something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The company offers a competitive salary to its employees in addition to other benefits.
- Her salary was higher than her husband's, so she was the main breadwinner of the family.
- The teacher's salary was barely enough to cover her living expenses in the city.
- After graduating from college, he landed a job with a decent salary and good prospects for advancement.
- The salary for the internship was minimal, but it provided valuable work experience and networking opportunities.