income

/ˈɪnˌkʌm/noun

The money a person receives from working or from investments.

Example sentences

“Most of her income goes toward rent.”
“Her monthly income doubled after she started her own business.”

Income comes in; expenses go out. Collocates: earn an income, a source of income, income tax.

Synonyms for income

earnings

Antonyms

expenses
expenditure

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

Related words

expenseMoney paid out for something; the cost of a purchase or activity.revenueThe money that a business, government, or organization takes in from a particular source.salaryA set amount of money an employee receives for work, usually stated per month or per year rather than by the hour.wagesAll the money a person earns over a given period.bonusExtra money that an employer pays a worker on top of their normal salary, often for good work.professionA job that requires special training or education.