earn
/ɜːn//ɝn/
verb
- 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
To receive payment for work.
“He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest.”
- 3
To receive payment for work.
“Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.”
- 4
To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
“My CD earns me six percent!”
- 5
To achieve by being worthy of.
“to earn a spot in the top 20”
verb
- 1
To curdle, as milk.
verb
- 1
To long; to yearn.
- 2
To grieve.
noun
- 1
A sea eagle (Haliaeetus), especially the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
- 2
An eagle.
“the bald earn”
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