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earn·ings

earnings

 
 
pronunciation:
uhr nihngs
part of speech: noun
definition: When people talk about their earnings, they are talking about the money they get from working at their jobs. Another word for "earnings" is "wages."
Ms. Wu's earnings increased when she went to her new job.
synonyms:
pay, wages
similar words:
income, salary