💵earn

verb
/ɜːrn/

Meaning

To receive money or reward in return for work or service.
to receive money in return for work; to deserve through effort
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.

Example Sentences

She worked hard to earn enough money for college.

She earns a good salary at her new job.

Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.

Example Expressions

earn a living

Synonyms

receive, gain, obtain, secure, acquire, make, deserve
Entry 1
receive, gain, obtain, secure, acquire
Entry 2
make, gain, receive, deserve
Entry 3
gain, make, receive, obtain, acquire, secure

Antonyms

lose, spend, forfeit, waste, squander, give
Entry 1
lose, spend, forfeit
Entry 2
spend, lose, waste, forfeit
Entry 3
spend, lose, waste, forfeit, squander, give

Collocations

earn money, earn respect, earn a living, earn interest, earn living, earn praise, earn degree
Entry 1
earn money, earn respect, earn a living, earn interest
Entry 2
earn money, earn respect, earn living, earn praise, earn degree

More Example Sentences

How many of your friends are learners in Vasanth Academy?

It is an edutech company which provides learning services.

The most important thing is that I continue to learn and grow in my career.

The most important thing is that I continue to grow and learn in my career.

Sir, all the students have earnestly requested a review of the semester final syllabus.

Sir, all the students have earnestly requested a revision of the semester final syllabus.

Sir, all the students have earnestly requested a breakdown of the semester final syllabus.

My opinion about Vasanth Academy Method is that it is the easiest way to learn English for the American people.

Ma'am, all the students are earnestly requesting that the report be postponed. May we have a 2-day deadline extension please?

Ma'am, all the students are earnestly requesting that the presentation be postponed. May we have a 2-day deadline extension please?

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