earned
/ɝnd/
Meanings
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adjective
obtained or gained through one's efforts or merits; deserved
- "He earned a promotion after years of hard work."
- "The student earned good grades in her classes."
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verb
obtain as a result of a contest or competition
- "The athlete earned a gold medal in the Olympics."
- "The team earned the championship title."
Synonyms
generate , make , render , yield , deserve , garner , merit , win
Rhymes
Words rhyming with earnedgained , mained , rained
Variants
List of all variants of earned that leads to same resultearn , earned , earner , earners , earning , earns , earned run , earned runs , earned run average , earned run averages , hard-earned , well-earned , a penny saved , a penny saved (is a penny earned) , a penny saved is a penny earned
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English eranian ‘gain, acquire’, from eoran ‘to acquire, get, win’.
Trivia
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The word 'earn' comes from the Old English word 'eranian', which means 'to gain or acquire'.
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The term 'earned income' refers to wages, salaries, and other forms of compensation for personal services.
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In the game of Monopoly, players can 'earn' money by buying and renting properties, while they can also 'lose' money by landing on certain spaces or paying fines.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
reward: A reward is something given in recognition of a job well done or for achieving a goal. Earned and reward are closely related concepts, as one often earns a reward for their efforts.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'earned' is often used to describe the sense of achievement and pride that comes from working hard and achieving a goal. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Earned It' or similar phrases that explore themes of perseverance and triumph.
How to Memorize "earned"
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visualize
- Visualize a person working hard and finally achieving a goal, such as crossing a finish line or receiving a diploma. Imagine the feeling of pride and satisfaction that comes with earning something.
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associate
- Associate the word 'earned' with the feeling of accomplishment and the idea of working hard to achieve a goal.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Earned equals effort, achievement, and reward'.
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