income

The money earned by a person or business. A government’s income comes from taxes.  



Word Structure

IN-kuhm

Sentence Examples

Her income comes from baking.

She earns income as a nurse.

Workers pay state and federal income tax.

Semantic Relatives

Earnings

Money

Revenue

Salary

Tax

Wage



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 12 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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