Earn

Pronunciation: /ɜːrn/

Definitions of earn

verb to receive money in return for work or services provided

Example Sentences

A1 I earn money by working at the bakery.

A2 She earns a good salary as a nurse.

B1 They earned a bonus for exceeding their sales targets.

B2 The company earned a profit of over $1 million last year.

C1 He has earned a reputation as a skilled negotiator.

C2 After years of hard work, she has earned the title of CEO.

Examples of earn in a Sentence

formal Many individuals work hard to earn a living and support their families.

informal I need to earn some extra cash for the weekend.

slang I'm hustling to earn some dough on the side.

figurative She had to earn her stripes in order to gain respect in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of earn

• past tense: earned
• plural: earns
• comparative: more earned
• superlative: most earned
• present tense: earn
• future tense: will earn
• perfect tense: have earned
• continuous tense: is earning
• singular: earner
• positive degree: earn
• infinitive: to earn
• gerund: earning
• participle: earned

Origin and Evolution of earn

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'earn' originated from the Old English word 'earnian' meaning to merit, deserve, or acquire through effort.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'earn' has evolved to primarily refer to gaining money or receiving payment for work done.