PITTANCE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word pittance. (close relations)
pittances
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| allowance | nounn | |||||
noun • an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) • a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses • an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits • a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets • the act of allowing verb • put on a fixed allowance, as of food | ||||||
| earnings | nounn | |||||
noun • the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) • something that remunerates | ||||||
| emolument | nounn | |||||
noun • compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees) | ||||||
| fee | nounn | |||||
noun • a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services • an interest in land capable of being inherited verb • give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on | ||||||
| grant | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978) • any monetary aid • the act of providing a subsidy • United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986) • 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) • (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance • a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business • a right or privilege that has been granted verb • let have • give as judged due or on the basis of merit • be willing to concede • allow to have • bestow, especially officially • give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another • transfer by deed | ||||||
| income | nounn | |||||
noun • the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time | ||||||
| pay | verbv | |||||
noun • something that remunerates verb • give money, usually in exchange for goods or services • convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow • cancel or discharge a debt • bring in • do or give something to somebody in return • dedicate • be worth it • render • bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action • make a compensation for • discharge or settle | ||||||
| remuneration | nounn | |||||
noun • something that remunerates • the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses | ||||||
| reward | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | ||||||
| salary | nounn | |||||
noun • something that remunerates | ||||||
| stipend | nounn | |||||
noun • a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose | ||||||
| wage | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something that remunerates verb • carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) | ||||||
