Meaning & use

income

noun·Everyday

Money received regularly, especially from work, investments, or a business.

See it in a sentence

Her monthly income barely covered rent and groceries in the city.

The family's income increased significantly after she was promoted to regional manager.

A note on using this word

Income refers generally to money coming in, while 'wages' or 'salary' specifically describe pay from employment.

Words with a similar meaning

earningsrevenuewages

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Words with an opposite meaning

expenseoutgoings

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