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Definition of Earn
1. Verb. Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages. "They earn the money "; "He clears $5,000 each month"
Related verbs: Make, Clear, Net, Sack, Sack Up
Generic synonyms: Acquire, Get
Specialized synonyms: Eke Out, Squeeze Out, Profit, Turn A Profit, Rake Off, Bring Home, Take Home, Rake In, Shovel In, Gross, Bear, Pay, Yield
Derivative terms: Earner, Gainer
2. Verb. Acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions.
Generic synonyms: Acquire, Get
Specialized synonyms: Letter
Derivative terms: Earnings
Definition of Earn
1. n. See Ern,
2. v. t. To merit or deserve, as by labor or service; to do that which entitles one to (a reward, whether the reward is received or not).
3. v. t. & i. To grieve.
4. v. i. To long; to yearn.
5. v. i. To curdle, as milk.
Definition of Earn
1. Verb. (transitive) To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To receive payment for work. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To receive payment for work. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) To be worthy of. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Earn
1. to gain or deserve for one's labor or service [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Earn
1.
To long; to yearn. "And ever as he rode, his heart did earn To prove his puissance in battle brave." (Spenser)
See: 4th Yearn.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Earn
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