personal finance

income

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

Example

"Her income from freelancing supplemented her full-time salary."

💡 Memory Tip

IN-come — money that COMES IN to you.

Etymology

From 'come in' — money that comes in to you.

Common Misspellings

incomincmeimcomeinccome

Related Terms

revenuesalarypassive income

See Also

wages

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