earn
Third Person
earns
Present Participle
earning
Past Tense
earned
Past Participle
earned
1
to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide
transitive
- Freelancers earn money based on the projects they complete.
- He is looking for a part-time job to earn some additional cash.
- Many artists earn a living by selling their artwork online.
- She earns extra income by tutoring on weekends.
- With his new job, he will earn twice as much.
2
to receive something one deserves as a result of something one has done or the qualities one possesses
transitive
- By consistently delivering outstanding performance, she earned a promotion at work.
- After years of hard work and dedication, he finally earned his college degree.
- The athlete earned a gold medal in the competition by setting a new world record.
- Through honesty and integrity, she earned the trust and respect of her colleagues.
- The company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction helped it earn a stellar reputation in the market.