earn
/ɜːn/
earn
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- 1.
to acquire money or a reward in return for effort or work.
"He earned a lot of money."
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She will earn a good salary.
She will earn a good salary.
He worked hard to earn their respect.
He worked hard to earn their respect.
This charity helps people earn a living.
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How do you pronounce earn?
earn is pronounced [/ɜːn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does earn mean?
earn means "earn". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is earn?
earn is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "She will earn a good salary." — used to mean "earn".
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