English

earn

ɝːn, ɜrn, ɜːn, ɝn
Meaning: to earn
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɜrn, ɜːn, ɝn

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base earn
3rd person singular present earns
Present participle earning
Past earned
Will future will earn
Going-to future going to earn
Imperative negative don't earn / do not earn

Example sentences

He earns a good salary working as a software engineer.
He earns a good salary working as a software engineer.
He earned extra money by working ten hours of overtime this week.
He earned extra money by working ten hours of overtime this week.
The actors earn a lot of money from residuals.
The actors earn a lot of money from residuals.
She felt that teaching was her true vocation, rather than just a way to earn a living.
She felt that teaching was her true vocation, rather than just a way to earn a living.
Her dedication to her studies was exemplary, earning her the top prize in the class.
Her dedication to her studies was exemplary, earning her the top prize in the class.

Usage Notes

To receive money as payment for work. It can also mean to get something you deserve because of your actions.

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