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Definitions

earn

[urn] / ɜrn /
VERB
make money
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acquire bring in collect derive draw gain get make obtain pick up realize reap receive score secure win
STRONG
attain clear consummate cop effect gather gross hustle net perform procure profit pull rate snag sock turn wrangle
WEAK
be gainfully employed be in line for bring home bring home the bacon bring home the groceries clean up make fast buck make it big pay one's dues pull down scare up scrape together
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade fail forfeit give lose miss pass spend surrender yield
STRONG
give in neglect
WEAK
cost throw away
VERB
deserve a reward
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acquire gain reap score win
STRONG
attain bag harvest merit net rate warrant
WEAK
be entitled to be worthy of come by
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail forfeit lose
WEAK
cost spend throw away

Example Sentences

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All U.S. taxpayers have until tax day — Wednesday, April 15 — to take advantage of the Roth IRA tax break for 2025, even if they think they earn too much.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

A platform like Tubi, they said, isn’t only open to partnering with AI-assisted filmmakers and other creators, but aims to help them earn an income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The winners will earn a place in September’s eight-team finals in Shenzhen, while the losers face a play-off in November.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Hartford Strategic Income ETF looks like a solid way for investors to earn steady income.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Well, that sounds like a great way to earn the restitution money.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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