Earn

/ɜrn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to receive money in return for work or services.

She earns a good salary as a software engineer.

to obtain or deserve something through effort or merit.

He worked hard to earn the respect of his colleagues.

to acquire through effort or experience.

The charity earns a significant amount from its fundraising events.

From Old English 'earnian', meaning 'to be worthy, deserving'.

earn a living

To make enough money to support oneself.

earn one's keep

To contribute to household expenses through work.

earn respect

To gain admiration or esteem through one's actions.

wage

A fixed regular payment earned for work.

salary

A regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis.

Get paid or make money.

She really knows how to earn her bread.

To gain or rack up something, often used in gaming contexts.

He earned a ton of XP after that boss fight.