Meaning & use
income
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
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Words with an opposite meaning
expenseoutgoings
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