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income

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of income

1 an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
  • Her summer job gave her some extra income.
Synonyms of income

earnings, gain(s), incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return, revenue, yield
Words Related to income

killing, windfall

salary, take-home pay, tips, wages

bankroll, capital, finances, funds, money, pocket, pocketbook, resources, wherewithal
Near Antonyms of income

charge, cost, disbursement, expenditures, expenses, outgo, outlay
2 a flowing or coming in
  • The income of matériel is still hampered by inadequate logistical support.
Synonyms of income

affluence, flux, inflow, influx, inpouring, inrush
Words Related to income

deluge, flood, flow, inundation, overflow, spate, torrent

rush, stampede

river, stream, tide
Near Antonyms of income

emigration, exodus, flight
Antonyms of income

outflow, outpouring

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