Income — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈin-ˌkəm/ in·come

Meaning & Definition of Income

Income (noun)

  1. a gain or recurrent benefit usually measured in money that derives from capital or labor; also, the amount of such gain received in a period of time
  2. a coming in, entrance, influx

Income (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property

    "her summer job gave her some extra income"

    similar: earnings, gain(s), incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return, revenue, yield
    related: killing, windfall, salary, take-home pay, tips, wages, bankroll, capital, coffers, exchequer, finances, funds, money, pocket, pocketbook, resources, wherewithal
    near: charge, cost, disbursement, expenditures, expenses, outgo, outlay

  2. a flowing or coming in

    "the income of matériel is still hampered by inadequate logistical support"

    similar: affluence, flux, inflow, influx, inpouring, inrush
    related: deluge, flood, flow, inundation, overflow, spate, torrent, rush, stampede, river, stream, tide
    opposite: outflow, outpouring
    near: emigration, exodus, flight

Related Entry: Income tax (noun)

Income tax is a different word from Income. The synonyms below are for income tax, not for income.

  1. as in property tax, sales tax

    similar: capitation, custom(s), excise, hidden tax, poll tax, property tax, sales tax, single tax, sin tax, tariff, toll, tribute, value-added tax, withholding tax, assessment, duty, imposition, impost, levy, tax, direct tax, personal tax, supertax, surcharge, surtax, death tax, estate tax, inheritance tax, flat tax, proportional tax

Related Entry: Income taxes (noun)

Income taxes is a different word from Income. The synonyms below are for income taxes, not for income.

  1. as in property taxes, sales taxes

    similar: capitations, customs, excises, hidden taxes, poll taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, single taxes, sin taxes, tariffs, tolls, tributes, value-added taxes, withholding taxes, assessments, duties, impositions, imposts, levies, taxes, direct taxes, personal taxes, supertaxes, surcharges, surtaxes, death taxes, estate taxes, inheritance taxes, flat taxes, proportional taxes

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Income

The most common words with a similar meaning to Income:

earnings, gain(s), incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return, revenue, yield, affluence, flux, inflow, influx, inpouring, inrush

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Income

Words with the opposite meaning of Income:

outflow, outpouring

Related Words for Income

killing, windfall, salary, take-home pay, tips, wages, bankroll, capital, coffers, exchequer, finances, funds, money, pocket, pocketbook, resources, wherewithal, deluge, flood, flow, inundation, overflow, spate, torrent, rush, stampede, river, stream, tide

Near Antonyms of Income

charge, cost, disbursement, expenditures, expenses, outgo, outlay, emigration, exodus, flight

Origin & Etymology of Income

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Income

Words & Phrases Containing Income

income account, income bond, income tax, adjusted gross income, national income, negative income tax, discretionary income, disposable income, low-income housing

Frequently Asked Questions about Income

What does "Income" mean?

"Income" means a gain or recurrent benefit usually measured in money that derives from capital or labor; also, the amount of such gain received in a period of time. As a noun, it is defined as: a gain or recurrent benefit usually measured in money that derives from capital or labor; also, the amount of such gain received in a period of time. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Income"?

Other words for "Income" include earnings, gain(s), incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return, revenue and yield. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Income" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Income"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Income". Common alternatives include earnings, gain(s), incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return, revenue, yield, affluence and flux.

What is the opposite of "Income"?

Antonyms of "Income" include outflow and outpouring. Near antonyms include charge, cost, disbursement and expenditures.

How do you use "Income" in a sentence?

Examples of "Income" in a sentence: "her summer job gave her some extra income"; "the income of matériel is still hampered by inadequate logistical support".

Is "Income" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Income" is a noun.

Is "Income" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Income" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Income"?

"Income" is pronounced /ˈin-ˌkəm/ and divided into syllables as in·come.