income (인-컴 (강세: 인)) — money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnkʌm/
Korean meaning: 소득, 수입 (특히 정기적으로 받는 돈)
Korean pronunciation: 인-컴 (강세: 인)
Example Sentences
- My cat's Instagram account generates more income than my part-time job.
- She decided to invest in stocks to increase her passive income.
- After taxes, my income disappears faster than cookies in an office break room.
income
NOUN//ˈɪnkʌm//
money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments

Office worker receives monthly income through company paycheck envelope

A welcome visitor brings the best income outcome!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'income', derived from Old Norse 'inn' (in) combined with the verb 'come'. The word originally referred to something that comes in, particularly revenue or profit entering an estate or business.
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📝Examples
“My cat's Instagram account generates more income than my part-time job.”
“She decided to invest in stocks to increase her passive income.”
“After taxes, my income disappears faster than cookies in an office break room.”
“The company reported a significant increase in annual income.”
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