earn

/ɜːn//ɝn/

verb

  1. 1

    To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

    You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.
  2. 2

    To receive payment for work.

    He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO.  My bank account is only earning one percent interest.
  3. 3

    To receive payment for work.

    Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.
  4. 4

    To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.

    My CD earns me six percent!
  5. 5

    To achieve by being worthy of.

    to earn a spot in the top 20

verb

  1. 1

    To curdle, as milk.

verb

  1. 1

    To long; to yearn.

  2. 2

    To grieve.

noun

  1. 1

    A sea eagle (Haliaeetus), especially the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)

  2. 2

    An eagle.

    the bald earn

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