income — 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/
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
The baker used her monthly income to support her family.
Coins and bills came in from many directions and became the woman's income. (IN + COME → money comes in)
The new business created good income, leading to a happy outcome and a warm welcome from the family.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
in- (in) + come (to arrive) = income
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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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