earn

/ɜːrn/
verb
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Definition

1

To receive money or payment for work or services

She earns a good salary as a marketing manager.

2

To gain or achieve something, such as respect or a qualification, through effort or hard work

He earned his degree in engineering after years of studying.

Synonyms

gainOften implies getting something in addition to what you already have acquireCan imply obtaining something through purchase or effort winOften implies achieving something through competition or challenge

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