verb
- past tense and past participle of earn; received money in return for work or services
- past tense and past participle of earn; gained or deserved something through effort or behavior
Examples
- She earned fifty dollars babysitting last weekend.
- He earned his degree after four years of hard work.
- The team earned a spot in the championship game.
- They earned the respect of their colleagues through dedication.
- I earned extra credit by completing the optional assignment.
- The company earned millions in profit last year.
- She earned her driver’s license on her first try.