Income refers to the money that an individual or a business entity earns through various sources. The word "income" has several synonyms, such as revenue, earnings, proceeds, wages, salary, compensation, and remuneration. Revenue is the total amount of money earned by a business through the sale of goods or services. Earnings refer to the amount of money a person or a company makes after deducting expenses. Proceeds are the money received from the sale of assets. Wages and salary refer to the money paid by an employer to an employee for their services. Compensation and remuneration are payments made to an employee or an executive for their work. All these words are used interchangeably to refer to the money earned by individuals and businesses.