income

Money you earn from your work or from work done by others.

• My income is quite low.
• His annual income rose after he changed jobs.
• Their main income comes from running a hotel.

How to use it: income from something (Her income from teaching covers the rent.)

Similar words: earnings, pay

Common phrases: monthly income, low income, income from work

Money you receive from selling things you make or grow.

• The farm's income fell this year.
• She gets extra income from selling handmade bags.
• Does most of your income come from apple sales?

How to use it: income from selling something (Their income from selling vegetables has increased.)

Similar words: revenue, takings

Common phrases: farm income, income from sales, sales income