His parents' view was that he was wasting his earnings on a silly girl.
Source: tatoeba (18361)
Earnings
Synonyms for "earnings" (158 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Noun(5 words)
accessionacquirementacquisitionadditionattainmentavailsbase paybox officecapital gainscleanupclear profitcoming bycommissioncommissionscompensationcreditcreditsdismissal wagedisposable incomedividend
Adjective(1 words)
annual yield
Strong matches (47)
filthy lucrefinancial remunerationgaingaininggainsgategate receiptsgetgettinggetting hold ofgettingsgleaninggleaningsgrossgross incomegross profitgross receiptsguaranteed annual wagehirehoard
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incomeintakeinterestkillingliving wagelucremakemakingmakingsminimum wagemoneygettingmoneygrubbingmoneymakingneat profitnet
Preposition(1 words)
for profit
Adverb(1 words)
individually paid wage
Verb(1 words)
make money
Adjective(1 words)
monthly salary
Related words (79)
net incomenet profitnet receiptsobtainmentobtentionoutputpaper profitspaypay and allowancespaymentpayrollpelfpercentageperkperksperquisitepickingsportal-to-portal payproceedsprocural
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procuranceprocurationprocurementproduceprofitprofitspurchasing powerrake offrake-offreal wagesreceiptreceiptsreceivablesremunerationreturnreturnsrevenueroyaltiesroyaltysalarysecurementseverance paysliding scalestipendstoretaketake home paytake-hometake-home paytake-intakingstaxable incometotal compensationtroverunearned incomewagewage controlwage freezewage reductionwage rollbackwage scalewageswages after deductionswages after taxeswealthwinningwinningsyield
Verb(2 words)
repayyielded profits
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: net income, pay, profit, remuneration, accession.
- Sentence evidence is available for earnings, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "earnings".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "earnings"
Keep "earnings" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "earnings" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "earnings", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "earnings" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Corporate earnings in the first quarter improved sharply.
Source: tatoeba (20727)
The deterioration of corporate earnings has yet to bottom out.
Source: tatoeba (20728)
Our earnings are in proportion to our real ability.
Source: tatoeba (23448)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "earnings"?
Closest matches include net income, pay, profit, remuneration, accession.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "earnings"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.