English / word
earn
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to get money by working or doing business
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
To receive money as payment for work that you do.
to receive money in return for work; to deserve through effort
To receive money or reward in return for work or service.
In context
01
He earns money by teaching children at home.
02
Many students earn money from freelancing after class.
Synonyms
make,receive,gain
Antonyms
spend,lose,waste
Collocations
earn money,earn respect,earn a living
Verb forms
Past: earned · Past participle: earned · -ing: earning