income

income is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

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Noun

Singular income

Plural incomes

Usually (uncountable)

1. Income is the money that you get from working.

   Generally, teachers have a lower income than business people.

   The company's income has dropped because of poor sales.

Synonyms

• earnings
• wage

Antonyms

• expenses