earn
- 01 A2 Elementary
to receive money as payment for the work you do.
to receive money in return for labour or services rendered; can be used transitively with an amount or intransitively.
Simple“She works at the hospital and earns a good salary every month.”
In context“After years of entry-level positions, he finally secured a role where he could earn enough to support his family comfortably.”
PitfallHe wins a lot of money at his job. He earns a lot of money at his job.Use 'earn' for money you get from working. Use 'win' for money from luck, games, or competitions.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
to get something like respect, praise, or a rest because you have worked hard for it.
to merit or acquire a non-monetary reward, such as reputation or status, through one's actions or qualities.
Simple“He worked very hard and finally earned the respect of his boss.”
In context“The team's consistent performance throughout the season earned them a place in the national finals.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
to produce a profit or interest on money that has been invested.
to yield a return on investment or capital.
Simple“The money in my savings account earns a small amount of interest each year.”
In context“Diversifying the portfolio ensured that the assets continued to earn a steady return despite the volatile market conditions.”
earn vs win — Earn is the result of work or effort, while win is the result of luck, a game, or a competition.
Usage earn money · earning potential · earn a living