income
/ˈɪnˌkʌm/noun
The money a person receives from working or from investments.
Example sentence
- “Most of her income goes toward rent.”
Income comes in; expenses go out. Collocates: earn an income, a source of income, income tax.
Related words
bonusAn extra positive thing added on top of what was already expected.professionA job that requires special training or education.draftAn early version of a piece of writing or a drawing that will be revised later.retireTo leave your job for good, usually because you have reached a certain age or for health reasons.approveTo consider something good or acceptable; to view it with favor.hireTo pay a person to do work for you; to take someone on as an employee.