earnings
gb/ˈɚnɪŋz/ us/ˈɚnɪŋz/
B1
English
kereset, nyereség, eredmény, hozam
NOUN
B1
1
kereset
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s earnings; earnings from [work/job]
Her earnings went up after she was promoted.
Előléptetése után nőtt a keresete.
He reported his earnings on his tax return.
Az adóbevallásában feltüntette a keresetét.
Many families rely on two incomes to cover essential costs, even with modest earnings.
Learner examples
My earnings are higher this month.
Ebben a hónapban magasabb a keresetem.
She saves part of her earnings.
A keresete egy részét félreteszi.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse earnings (total money received) with profit (money left after costs), or use it as a singular count noun (it is usually plural).
Meaning
money someone earns from work
Collocations
annual earnings
|weekly earnings
|total earnings
|average earnings
|earnings from work
|earnings increase
|earnings gap
|low earnings
|supplement your earnings
|declare your earnings
Synonyms
income (Broader; can include many sources, not only pay from work.)
|
pay (More general and everyday; often refers to salary or wages.)
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wages (Often used for hourly or weekly pay, especially manual or service work.)
Themes
work
|personal_finance
|money
Definition
the money you get for working
Money that a person receives for work or services, including wages, salary, and similar pay.
NOUN
B2
BUSINESS
2
Usage pattern:
earnings for [period]; earnings of [company]
The company’s earnings rose sharply in the second quarter.
A vállalat nyeresége meredeken nőtt a második negyedévben.
Investors were disappointed when the firm reported lower earnings than expected.
A befektetők csalódottak voltak, amikor a cég a vártnál alacsonyabb nyereségről számolt be.
Higher costs cut into earnings despite strong sales.
Learner examples
The company reported strong earnings.
A vállalat jelentős nyereségről számolt be.
Earnings fell this year.
Idén csökkent a nyereség.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse earnings (often net income) with revenue/sales (money received before costs).
Meaning
a company’s profit for a period
Collocations
quarterly earnings
|annual earnings
|strong earnings
|weak earnings
|earnings growth
|earnings decline
|report earnings
|boost earnings
|beat earnings estimates
|miss earnings estimates
Synonyms
profits (Often similar, but profits can be used more generally without a reporting period.)
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net income (More technical; explicitly means profit after expenses and taxes.)
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the bottom line (Informal business term focusing on final profit.)
Antonyms
losses (The opposite financial result: costs exceed income.)
Themes
business
|finance
|accounting
Definition
a company’s profit in a time period
A company’s net income or profit over a particular period, often reported publicly in financial statements.
NOUN
B2
3
hozam
B2
Usage pattern:
earnings on/from [investment/account]
Over time, her investment earnings became a significant part of her income.
Idővel a befektetéseiből származó hozam a jövedelme jelentős részévé vált.
The fund reinvests earnings instead of paying them out.
Az alap a hozamot kifizetés helyett visszaforgatja.
Bond earnings are typically more stable than stock earnings, but often lower.
Learner examples
He reinvests his earnings.
Visszaforgatja a hozamát.
My savings account has small earnings.
A megtakarítási számlámnak csak csekély hozama van.
Common mistake:
Learners may mix up earnings (money gained) with capital (the original money invested).
Meaning
money earned from investments
Collocations
investment earnings
|interest earnings
|dividend earnings
|earnings on savings
|earnings from shares
|reinvest earnings
|taxable earnings
|earnings after fees
|generate earnings
|earnings potential
Synonyms
returns (Focuses on performance of an investment, often as a rate or total gain.)
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investment income (More explicit about the source being investments.)
Antonyms
losses (Negative investment outcome instead of gains.)
Themes
investing
|personal_finance
|money
Definition
money you make from investing
Money gained from investments, such as interest, dividends, or returns from shares and funds.
Grammar
Dictionary form
earnings
IPA
GB/ˈɚnɪŋz/
US/ˈɚnɪŋz/
Syllables & stress
earn - ings (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (earn)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: earnings
- Plural: earnings
Word family
Core family
earn
verb A2
earner
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unearned
adjective
Expressions
earnings call
1/ˈɚnɪŋz kˈɔl/
fixed phrase
business
meeting about financial results
a call where a company explains its results
Examples
- On the earnings call, the CEO addressed concerns about rising costs.
- The earnings call is scheduled for Thursday after the market closes.
- Investors focused on the guidance given during the earnings call.
Learner examples
- The CEO spoke on the earnings call.
earnings per share
1/ˈɚnɪŋz pˈɚ ʃˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
business
profit per share of stock
a company’s profit for each share
Examples
- The company’s earnings per share increased for the third straight quarter.
- Analysts lowered their earnings per share forecast after the guidance update.
- Strong earnings per share helped lift the stock price.
Learner examples
- Earnings per share went up this year.
earnings report
1/ˈɚnɪŋz ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
business
published company results statement
a report of a company’s profits and results
Examples
- The earnings report showed higher profits but slower growth.
- Shares fell after the earnings report disappointed investors.
- The company will release its earnings report after the close.
Learner examples
- They released an earnings report today.
earnings season
1/ˈɚnɪŋz sˈizən/
fixed phrase
business
period when companies report results
the time when many companies share results
Examples
- Market volatility often increases during earnings season.
- Ahead of earnings season, analysts revised their forecasts.
- Banks usually kick off earnings season in the US.
Learner examples
- Earnings season starts next week.
quarterly earnings
1/kwˈɔɹtɚli ˈɚnɪŋz/
fixed phrase
company profit for a quarter
The money a company makes as profit in a three‑month period.
Examples
- The tech giant reported record quarterly earnings.
- Bad news in the quarterly earnings pushed the share price down.
- Analysts had expected higher quarterly earnings from the bank.
quarterly earnings
1/kwˈɔɹtɚli ˈɚnɪŋz/
fixed phrase
business
profit reported every three months
a company’s profit for three months
Examples
- The firm posted record quarterly earnings despite higher shipping costs.
- Traders reacted quickly to the quarterly earnings announcement.
- Quarterly earnings beat expectations, but guidance was cautious.
Learner examples
- Quarterly earnings were strong.
retained earnings
1/ɹɪtˈeɪnd ˈɚnɪŋz/
fixed phrase
technical
profit kept in the business
profit a company keeps to use later
Examples
- The company used retained earnings to fund expansion without borrowing.
- Large dividend payments can reduce retained earnings over time.
- Retained earnings appear in the shareholders’ equity section of the balance sheet.
Learner examples
- Retained earnings helped the company grow.