earn (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɝːn/
Definition
To receive money for work that you have done.
Examples
He earns a good salary as a software engineer.
She earns her living by writing articles for magazines.
How much do you earn per hour?
How to Use earn
- earn money (collocation)
- To gain money, typically through work. — "I need to earn more money to save for a house."
- earn a living (collocation)
- To earn enough money to support oneself. — "He earns a living as a freelance graphic designer."
- earn [something] (collocation)
- To gain or achieve something desirable. — "She earned a reputation for being very reliable."
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