earnings
/ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
NOUN
1. Money received from work or employment
Money earned through employment, professional services, business activities, or other forms of work, including wages, salaries, and other forms of compensation.
1.1. Employment and personal income
Refers to money received by individuals in exchange for their labor, professional services, or employment responsibilities.
Synonyms
- income
- wages
- salary
- pay
- compensation
- remuneration
- emolument
- stipend
- take-home pay
Antonyms
- expenses
- expenditure
- outgo
- disbursement
Examples
- I hope my earnings increase with the new job opportunity.
- Saving a portion of your earnings is essential for financial stability.
- Her monthly earnings include a basic salary and performance bonuses.
Related Words
- paycheck
- livelihood
- employment
- payroll
- gross income
- net income
- commission
- tips
- overtime
1.2. Money earned through business activities
Refers to money generated by commercial operations, sales, services, or other business activities before or after accounting for operating costs.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- loss
- losses
- expenditure
- expenses
- outlay
Examples
- The company reported strong third-quarter earnings.
- The restaurant's earnings increased significantly during the holiday season.
- The business uses its earnings to fund future expansion.
Related Words
- turnover
- cash flow
- business income
- gross receipts
- sales volume
- operating revenue
- transactions
- commercial activity
NOUN
2. Profits generated by a business
The financial gains remaining from business operations after relevant costs and expenses have been accounted for, representing the profitability of an organization.
2.1. Corporate profits and financial performance
Refers to the profits a company generates over a specific reporting period, often used to evaluate its financial performance and commercial success.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The company reported record earnings despite rising operating costs.
- Investors were pleased with the corporation's annual earnings.
- Strong earnings helped the business attract new shareholders.
Related Words
- net profit
- operating profit
- gross profit
- profit margin
- shareholder value
- dividends
- financial results
- fiscal performance
2.2. Financial gains and investment returns
Refers to money generated from investments, financial assets, or capital, including interest, dividends, and other investment-related gains.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- loss
- losses
- cost
- expenditure
Examples
- She wisely invested her earnings in a diverse portfolio.
- The investor reinvested the earnings to increase long-term returns.
- The fund distributes its investment earnings to shareholders.
Related Words
- dividends
- capital gains
- investment income
- interest payments
- portfolio
- assets
- capital
- investment returns