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income

/ˈɪn.kəm/
noun★Intermediate
💰Finance
formal

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments

His monthly income from his job is sufficient to cover his expenses.

She earns a significant income from her investments.

💡

Income can be earned through salaries, wages, dividends, or rental income.

general

The total amount of money received by an individual or household over a period of time

The government tracks income data to assess economic health.

Their combined income allows them to save for a vacation.

Collocations

income taxa tax levied on incomedisposable incomeincome remaining after taxes and deductionspassive incomeincome earned without active work

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

income inequalityphrase
the gap between high and low earners
income bracketphrase
a range of income levels for tax purposes

💡Pro Tip

Tax Implications

Understand how different types of income (e.g., capital gains, rental income) are taxed differently.

⚡Gold Rule

Reporting Income

Always report all sources of income accurately to avoid legal issues.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'incomen', from Old French 'encomer', meaning 'to come in'

📝Usage Notes

Income is often distinguished from wealth, which refers to accumulated assets.

Word Breakdown

in-
into
prefix
+
-come
to arrive
root
English Dictionary

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