C1 noun 중립

income

/ˈɪn.kʌm/

Income refers to the money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments. It encompasses all forms of financial gain, including wages, salaries, rent, interest, and dividends, typically measured over a specific period.

예시

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1

Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.

Most of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.

2

The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.

The charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.

3

I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.

I want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.

어휘 가족

명사
income
형용사
incoming
관련
incomer
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암기 팁

Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.

빠른 퀴즈

The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.

정답!

정답은: income

예시

1

Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.

everyday

Most of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.

2

The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.

formal

The charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.

3

I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.

informal

I want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.

4

Sociological studies often examine the correlation between household income and educational attainment.

academic

Academic research looks at the link between family money and levels of education.

5

The corporation reported a significant increase in net income during the last fiscal quarter.

business

The company showed a large rise in total profit for the last three months.

어휘 가족

명사
income
형용사
incoming
관련
incomer

자주 쓰는 조합

disposable income money left after taxes and essential bills
gross income total money earned before any deductions
source of income the place or activity where money is earned
low-income earning a small amount of money
steady income money that is received regularly and reliably

자주 쓰는 구문

living beyond one's income

spending more money than one earns

passive income

money earned with little to no daily effort

fixed income

an income that does not change over time, like a pension

자주 혼동되는 단어

income vs revenue

Revenue refers to the total money a business brings in before expenses; income is the net profit or personal earnings.

income vs salary

Salary is a specific type of income paid by an employer, whereas income can include investments and side projects.

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사용 참고사항

At the C1 level, distinguish between 'gross income' (before tax) and 'net income' (after tax). It is frequently used in discussions regarding economics, social class, and personal finance.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'income' when they specifically mean 'salary' (fixed monthly pay) or 'revenue' (total business turnover). Remember that 'income' is the most general term for money coming in.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.

📖

어원

From Middle English, originally meaning 'an entrance' or 'a coming in,' derived from 'in' + 'come'.

문법 패턴

Usually uncountable when referring to the concept of money earned. Can be used as a countable noun (incomes) when comparing different groups or types of earnings. Often functions as an attributive noun, such as in 'income tax' or 'income bracket'.
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문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, asking 'How much is your income?' is considered intrusive and impolite in social settings.

빠른 퀴즈

The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.

정답!

정답은: income

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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