Income

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnkʌm/

Definitions of income

noun money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments

Example Sentences

A1 My income comes from my job.

A2 She earns a decent income working as a nurse.

B1 Managing your income effectively is key to financial stability.

B2 Investing in stocks can help increase your income over time.

C1 His multiple streams of income allow him to live a comfortable lifestyle.

C2 Understanding tax laws can help you maximize your income and minimize liabilities.

Examples of income in a Sentence

formal The government requires individuals to report their annual income for tax purposes.

informal I heard she makes a decent income working at the law firm.

slang He's always hustling to increase his income.

figurative Education is an investment in yourself that can lead to a higher income in the future.

Grammatical Forms of income

• plural: incomes
• comparative: more income
• superlative: most income
• present tense: income
• future tense: will income
• perfect tense: has income
• continuous tense: is income
• singular: income
• positive degree: income
• infinitive: to income
• gerund: incom ing
• participle: incoming

Origin and Evolution of income

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'income' originated from the Latin word 'incomen', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'comen' meaning 'come'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 13th century, 'income' referred to the arrival or influx of something, particularly money or resources. Over time, the word evolved to specifically denote the money earned or received on a regular basis from work or investments.