To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.transitive
To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).transitive
To receive payment for work.intransitive
To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.transitive
To achieve by being worthy of.transitive
Forms
he/she/it
earns
-ing form
earning
past participle
earned, earnt
past
earned, earnt
Example sentences902 results
America is a lovely place to be, if you are here to earn money.
Lingaku