Synonyms for

Earners

Verb / ˈɜ:nɜ:z / Another word for earners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

People who earn money through work or other means.

Synonyms & similar words

wageearner earner workers breadwinners providers wage-earners employees laborers jobholders income-earners pay-earners bread-earners

Synonyms by register

Formal

wage-earners income-earners providers breadwinners

Informal

money-makers breadwinners workers earners of a living

Literary

toilers laborers providers

Antonyms

non-earners unemployed jobless dependents recipients consumers

Common collocations

  • high earners
  • low earners
  • average earners
  • top earners
  • potential earners
  • primary earners
  • joint earners
  • sole earners

Word family

noun earner
verb earn
adjective earning

Usage note

This term refers to individuals who receive income, typically from employment. It is often used in economic or social contexts to categorize people based on their earning status.

Example sentences

  1. The earners in the household managed to save enough money for a family vacation.
  2. The company rewarded its top earners with a bonus.
  3. Many earners struggle to make ends meet.
  4. The survey showed that female earners still earn less than their male counterparts.
  5. The government provided financial assistance to low-income earners.

Quotes

  • "The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about money." - Johnny Carson
  • "The only way not to think about money is to have a great deal of it." - Edith Wharton
  • "Money often costs too much." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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