earn
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1earn
transitive verb \ˈərn\Definition of EARN
1
a : to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered b : to bring in by way of return <bonds earning 10 percent interest>
2
a : to come to be duly worthy of or entitled or suited to <she earned a promotion> b : to make worthy of or obtain for <the suggestion earned him a promotion>
— earn·er noun
Origin of EARN
Middle English ernen, from Old English earnian; akin to Old High German arnōn to reap, Czech jeseň autumn
First Known Use: before 12th century
Other Economics Terms
2earn
intransitive verbDefinition of EARN
obsolete : grieve
Origin of EARN
probably alteration of yearn
First Known Use: 1599
Learn More About EARN
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: earned income
Previous Word in the Dictionary: earmuff
All Words Near: earn
Previous Word in the Dictionary: earmuff
All Words Near: earn
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up earn? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
