earnings (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/

Definition

Money that is received from work or business, or from investments.

Examples

• Her annual earnings as a teacher were enough to support her family.

• The report detailed the company's quarterly earnings and future projections.

• He was hoping for higher earnings from his investments this year.

Synonyms of earnings

Words with a similar meaning to earnings:

• income
• profit
• revenue
• remuneration

Antonyms of earnings

Words with the opposite meaning to earnings:

• losses
• expenditure

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