earned

ADJECTIVE

acquired

Synonyms

STRONGEST

captured collected seized

STRONG

accomplished attained gained gathered learned obtained reached realized secured won

Antonyms

WEAK

deprived forfeited lost

ADJECTIVE

deserved

Synonyms

STRONGEST

proper rightful

STRONG

appropriate fit fitting justified right warranted

WEAK

due equitable just suitable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incorrect

STRONG

improper inappropriate unfit unfitting unseemly unsuitable unsuited

WEAK

excessive inordinate undue

ADJECTIVE

due

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deserved

STRONG

coming fair fit fitting good requisite right

WEAK

becoming condign equitable just justified merited obligatory rhadamanthine rightful suitable

Antonyms

STRONG

inadequate inappropriate incorrect unfair unfitting unjust unsuitable unsuited

WEAK

improper unjustified unmerited unrightful

ADJECTIVE

received

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accepted acknowledged collected

STRONG

acquired admitted derived gathered gotten honored obtained standard

WEAK

conventional customary

Antonyms

WEAK

delivered disbursed given nonstandard

ADJECTIVE

scheduled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipated expected

STRONG

becoming coming deserved fair fit fitting justified merited right

WEAK

condign equitable good just obligatory requisite rhadamanthine rightful suitable

Antonyms

STRONG

improper inappropriate incorrect ugly unfair unfit unfitting unjust unseemly unsuitable unsuited

Example Sentences

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I also have rental and passive income, and my earned income does not exceed $22,000 per year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2015, only 2% of chief communications officers told Korn Ferry that they earned a base salary in its survey’s highest bracket at the time, which ranged from $625,000 to $800,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A total of 19 parties and alliances took part in the election but few of these earned enough votes to gain a seat in the national assembly.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Bess Wohl's play "Liberation," a look at second-wave feminism, and musical "Schmigadoon!" earned the top prizes on Sunday at the 79th Tony Awards, the highest honors in American theater.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“I’m impressed. You’ve earned your first bonus. Two yards of any fabric you like, on the house.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

earned

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