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earn
1[urn]
verb (used with object)
to gain or get in return for one's labor or service.
to earn one's living.
to merit as compensation, as for service; deserve.
to receive more than one has earned.
to acquire through merit.
to earn a reputation for honesty.
to gain as due return or profit.
Savings accounts earn interest.
to bring about or cause deservedly.
His fair dealing earned our confidence.
verb (used without object)
to gain income.
securities that earn on a quarterly basis.
earn
2[urn]
verb (used without object)
to grieve.
earn
/ ɜːn /
verb
to gain or be paid (money or other payment) in return for work or service
(tr) to acquire, merit, or deserve through behaviour or action
he has earned a name for duplicity
(tr) (of securities, investments, etc) to gain (interest, return, profit, etc)
Other Word Forms
- earner noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of earn1
Word History and Origins
Origin of earn1
Idioms and Phrases
- penny saved is a penny earned
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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The album went on to be nominated for best rock album at the 39th Grammy Awards and earned No Doubt a Grammy nomination for best new artist that same year.
Others argue that the department’s disciplinary system allows opportunistic officers to take advantage of complaints in order to settle grievances with colleagues, distract from their own problems or earn a big payday.
Like millions of New Yorkers, I was going to work to earn a living and support my family,” he added.
And, really, doesn’t Dhillon have better things to do — and better ways of earning her pay — than constantly curating her social media feed, like a mean girl obsessing over likes and followers?
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