income
Meaning
Income refers to the money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
💡 A common mistake is confusing gross income with net income, as the latter is what remains after taxes and deductions.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
her
kitchen
table
and
opened
a
small
notebook
to
check
her
monthly
budget
.
She
calculated
her
income
from
a
part
-
time
job
and
a
few
online
sales
to
see
how
much
she
could
spend
.
Because
she
has
been
saving
for
several
months
,
she
could
cover
the
rent
and
buy
groceries
without
borrowing
money
.
Although
prices
have
risen
recently
,
she
feels
hopeful
and
plans
to
save
a
bit
more
next
month
.
Common Phrases
disposable income
gross income
net income
Antonyms
Related Words
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