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earn
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- pronunciation:
- uhrn
- features:
- Homophone Note
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
earns, earning, earned |
definition 1: |
to receive as pay for work done.
We earn fifty cents an hour for babysitting.- synonyms:
- make, receive
- similar words:
- collect, gain, net, pocket, realize, reap, win
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definition 2: |
to get or deserve because of hard work or good behavior.
They must earn his respect.- synonyms:
- achieve, attain, deserve, merit, win
- similar words:
- acquire, gain, get, realize, secure
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related words: |
achieve, deserve, merit, obtain, receive, score, yield |
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derivation: |
earner (n.) |
The words earn and urn (a vase or pot) sound alike but have different meanings.
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