earn
word
/ˈɝn/
urn
/ˈɜːn/
urn
Definition
To get money for work that you do. It can also mean to deserve or gain something because of your actions or qualities.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'earn money', 'earn a salary', 'earn interest', 'earn respect', 'earn a reputation'. Use 'win' for prizes or competitions, not usually for regular pay. 'Earn' often suggests effort or merit.
Spanish: ganar - obtenerPortuguese (BR): ganhar - receberPortuguese (PT): ganhar - receberChinese (Simplified): 赚 - 挣得 - 赢得Chinese (Traditional): 賺 - 掙得 - 贏得Hindi: कमाना - अर्जित करनाArabic: يكسب - يجنيBengali: উপার্জন করা - অর্জন করাRussian: зарабатывать - заслуживатьJapanese: 稼ぐ - 得る（努力の結果）Vietnamese: kiếm được - đạt đượcKorean: 벌다 - 얻다Turkish: kazanmak - hak etmekUrdu: کمانا - حاصل کرناIndonesian: mendapatkan - memperoleh
Example Sentences
She earns enough money to pay her rent.
basic
I earned $50 from my weekend job.
basic
He worked hard to earn his teacher's respect.
basic
If you want to earn more, you may need to change jobs.
natural
She really earned that promotion after everything she did this year.
natural
It takes time to earn people's trust.
natural