earned; earning; earns
Definition of earn
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
2a : 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
verb (2)earned; earning; earns
Definition of earn (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of earn was before the 12th century
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