earned

[ɜːnd]

earned Definition

• 1. to receive money as payment for work that you do
• 2. to gain something through hard work or effort

Using earned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "earned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She earned a lot of money from her job.

• Example

  He earned the respect of his colleagues through his hard work.

• Example

  The team earned a victory after a tough game.

• Example

  I have earned a break after studying for hours.

earned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for earned

• deserved
• merited
• warranted
• acquired
• attained

Antonyms for earned

• unearned
• undeserved

Phrases with earned

• earn a living

  to make enough money to support oneself

  Example

  Many people in this city struggle to earn a living.

• earn one's stripes

  to prove oneself through hard work and experience

  Example

  She had to work her way up from an entry-level position to earn her stripes as a manager.

• earnest money

  a deposit made to show that a buyer is serious about purchasing a property

  Example

  We had to put down some earnest money to secure the house we wanted to buy.

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Summary: earned in Brief

The verb 'earned' [ɜːnd] means to receive payment for work done or to gain something through hard work. It can be used in phrases like 'earn a living,' meaning to make enough money to support oneself, and 'earn one's stripes,' meaning to prove oneself through hard work and experience.