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Prepositions with revenue

Of revenue or in revenue?

Of revenue commonly links revenue to a source or type. In revenue is used mainly when discussing changes or differences within revenue figures.

Quick answer

How revenue combines with prepositions

Use of revenue in phrases such as source of revenue or growth of revenue. Use in revenue when referring to a change, increase, or difference within revenue amounts.

Advertising is a major source of revenue.
The company reported a rise in revenue this year.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
source of revenue

Identifying where money comes from

Of revenue commonly follows nouns that describe type or source.

Tourism is an important source of revenue.
Taxes provide much of the government's revenue.
2
increase in revenue

Describing changes in revenue

In revenue is common after nouns such as increase, drop, or difference.

The company saw an increase in revenue last quarter.
There was a sharp fall in revenue after the merger.
3
revenue from + source

Naming the origin of revenue

From is often more natural when directly naming the source.

Most revenue from subscriptions supports the service.
The museum earns revenue from ticket sales.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of revenue
The distribution of revenue was debated.
linking revenue to another noun
in revenue
They reported strong growth in revenue.
change or variation within revenue figures
revenue from
Revenue from exports increased.
showing the source of money
revenue for
The event generated revenue for the charity.
showing who benefits

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using in revenue without a change noun

In revenue usually follows words like increase, decline, or difference.

✕ The company earned in revenue last year. ✓ The company earned significant revenue last year.

Confusing source expressions

Use source of revenue or revenue from.

✕ Advertising is a source in revenue. ✓ Advertising is a source of revenue.

Missing the related noun before in revenue

In revenue needs context about change or comparison.

✕ They noticed in revenue. ✓ They noticed a rise in revenue.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The company experienced a drop ___ revenue.
2. Taxes are a major source ___ revenue.
3. The business earns revenue ___ online sales.

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Frequently asked questions

Is in revenue always correct?

No. It is mainly used after nouns describing change, such as increase in revenue.

What is the difference between of revenue and revenue from?

Of revenue links revenue to another noun, while revenue from directly names the source.

Can I say profit in revenue?

Usually no. Profit and revenue are different financial terms.

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