earn

Meanings

• verb

  gain as a result of one's efforts or skills

  - "He earns a good salary from his job."
  - "She earns her living as a freelance writer."
  - "They earn points by completing tasks."

• verb

  deserve or have a right to receive

  - "He earned the respect of his colleagues."
  - "She earned a place in the history books."
  - "They earned a reputation for excellence."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɝn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

generate , make , render , yield , deserve , garner , merit , win , sea eagle , white-tailed eagle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with earn
earnest , urn , turn , learn , yearn

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Variants

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earn , earned , earner , earners , earning , earns , earn a living , earn a crust , earn a/one's crust , earn her crust , earn his crust , earn one's crust , earn their crust , earn her keep , earn his keep , earn one's keep , earn their keep , earn her stripes , earn his stripes , earn one's stripes , earn their stripes , earn an honest penny , earn/turn an honest penny , turn an honest penny , her keep , his keep , one's keep , their keep , earn her spurs , earn his spurs , earn one's spurs , earn their spurs , win her spurs , win his spurs , win one's spurs , win their spurs , win/earn one's spurs

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Etymology

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Old English earnian ‘gain, acquire, deserve’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'earn' is related to the Old English word 'eoran,' meaning 'ground.'

2. The highest earner in the Forbes 400 list is often referred to as the 'richest person in America.'

3. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to earn money on New Year's Day.

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Related Concepts

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1. income: The money earned through employment, investments, or other sources.

2. salary: A regular payment received in exchange for employment or services.

3. wages: Payment received for labor or services, especially hourly or manual work.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'earn' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of achieving something through effort or merit. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout reflects on the idea that 'it's a sin to kill a mockingbird,' and her father explains that 'it's a sin to kill a mockingbird,' because 'they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us.' This metaphor is used to illustrate the importance of appreciating and valuing the inherent worth of others, and the idea that one should 'earn' respect and understanding through one's actions.

How to Memorize "earn"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of working hard and achieving a goal. Imagine yourself putting in effort and seeing the rewards.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'earn' with the idea of achieving something through effort or merit. Think of the feeling of satisfaction and pride that comes with earning something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the past tense of 'earn': 'earned'.

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