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earn Definition and Meaning in English (earn definition)

verb
Synonyms:acquiregainobtain
Quick Answer • Definition

Earn definition: To obtain money in return for work or services.

Definitions of Earn

  1. 1verb

    To obtain money in return for work or services.

  2. 2verb

    To gain something, such as respect or a reward, through one's actions or efforts.

Example Sentences

“She works hard to earn a good salary.”

“He earned the trust of his team members.”

“You must earn your stripes in this company.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularearns
past tenseearned
present participleearning
agent nounearner

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

earn a livingcollocation

To work to get enough money to live.

earn respectcollocation

To gain admiration or high regard from others.

earn your stripesidiom

To gain experience and prove your ability in a particular job or activity.

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Earn definition: To obtain money in return for work or services.
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'Earn' translates to 'earn' in English. Earn definition: To obtain money in return for work or services.
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