Word
earned
US/ˈɝnd/
UK/ˈɜːnd/
Definitions
01received money for work
A2 · Elementary
v. to have received money in return for doing a job.
v. the past tense of 'earn', indicating the receipt of financial compensation in exchange for labour or services.
“She earned a lot of money last summer by working at the beach café.”
“He earned a substantial bonus after successfully negotiating the merger, reflecting his significant contribution to the firm's annual revenue.”
Usage
This is the past tense and past participle form of the verb.
02deserved something
B1 · Intermediate
v. to have gained something like respect or a reputation because of your hard work.
v. to have merited or acquired a non-monetary attribute through effort or conduct.
“The team earned a place in the final after winning every game this season.”
“The professor earned the respect of her colleagues through decades of rigorous research and consistent academic integrity.”
Antonyms
03marketing/media
C1 · Advanced Technical · Academic
adj. describes media coverage or attention that you get for free because people like what you do.
adj. referring to publicity or visibility gained through organic means rather than paid advertising.
“The video went viral, giving the small company millions in earned media.”
“The marketing strategy focused on earned media, leveraging social shares and press mentions to build brand authority without a traditional advertising budget.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'earned media' within marketing and communications.
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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