Looking for the meaning of the word INCOME in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of INCOME with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Income
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘entrance, arrival’, now only Scots): in early use from Old Norse innkoma, later from in+ come. The current sense dates from the late 16th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪŋkʌm
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪŋkəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments
Short Definition:money received for work or through investments
Examples:- he has a nice home and an adequate income
- figures showed an overall increase in income this year
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