CEFR B1+ · Job applications and interviews

rate (pay)

/reɪt/ Headword: rate 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)

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Synonyms & Antonyms

The rate of pay refers to the amount of money someone earns, usually per hour, day, or week, for the work they do.

Synonyms

wage salary pay scale remuneration earnings

Antonyms

debt expense cost outlay expenditure

Translations

rate (pay) in your language

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عربي

مقدار المال الذي يكسبه شخص ما مقابل عمله، عادةً في الساعة أو اليوم أو الأسبوع.

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اردو

کام کے عوض ملنے والی اجرت کی شرح (فی گھنٹہ، دن یا ہفتہ)۔

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हिंदी

काम के बदले मिलने वाली मजदूरी की दर (प्रति घंटा, दिन या सप्ताह)।

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中文

某人因工作而获得的报酬金额，通常按小时、天或周计算。

Easy Explanation

This is how much money you get paid for your work. It's often a set amount for a certain time. For example, your hourly rate.

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Memory TipRemember 'rate' as 'how much you get per unit of time' for your work.

Contextual Examples

The company offered a competitive rate (pay) for the new position.

Many workers are concerned about the low rate (pay) of their wages.

The minimum wage rate (pay) has increased in several states this year.

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