Definition

A regular payment made by an employer to an employee for their work, usually given monthly or annually.

Example

She receives a high salary for her job as a software engineer.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new job opening at my company?

Yeah, I heard the salary is really good for that position.

I hope so, I've been looking for a way to increase my salary.

Same here! It's about time we got what we're worth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To pay someone a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis, for their work or services.

Example

The company will salary its employees on the first of every month.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear how much they salary the new employees at the company?

Yeah, it's quite impressive!

I wonder if they will salary me that much if I apply.

Root Explanation

Salary → It originates from the Latin word 'salarium', which is derived from 'sal' (meaning salt). The term originally referred to the payments made to Roman soldiers for the purchase of salt, a valuable commodity at the time. Thus, 'salary' refers to the compensation or payment for work.

Memory Tip

Think of 'salt' as a valuable resource that was once used to pay workers. This helps you remember that 'salary' is the payment or compensation for work.

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