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Definitions

income

[in-kuhm] / ˈɪn kʌm /
NOUN
money earned by work or investments
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cash compensation earnings interest livelihood pay proceeds profit revenue royalty salary wage
STRONG
assets avails benefits commission dividends drawings gains gravy gross harvest honorarium means net payoff receipts returns
WEAK
bottom line cash flow in the black take-home take-home pay
Antonyms
STRONGEST
debt loss
WEAK
bills expenses

Example Sentences

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We found that, in addition to Walmart, 14 other low-wage 20 companies had median pay in 2024 below the $35,631 income limit for a family of three to qualify for Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"Cafés, shops and local services are seeing familiar faces more often, which builds both community and a more reliable income."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

‘We’re aiming for a monthly income of $11,500’: I’m 64.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The deduction, set to expire after 2028, has income caps and specific federal requirements for qualifying overtime pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

True wealth is only established after you’ve disciplined yourself to invest in assets that generate enough income to cover your expenses.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.