making money
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for making money, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Earning income, especially by working, selling or running a business.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
Earning income, especially by working, selling or running a business.
“She's making money teaching guitar at weekends.”
Opposites
2. verb
Of a business or investment, generating a profit rather than running at a loss.
“The cafe finally started making money in its third year.”
Opposites
How to use making money
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Neutral. Making good money means earning a lot; making money hand over fist means earning a great deal very quickly. Note the idiom is make money, never do money.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between making money and earning money?
Earning money implies you are paid for work or effort, usually as wages. Making money is broader and covers profit from a business, an investment or a sale, where the return does not have to be tied to hours worked.
What is the difference between making money and revenue?
Revenue is everything a business takes in before costs. Making money in ordinary speech means what is left after costs, that is, profit. A company can have large revenue and still not be making money.