earning
v.v. to get money for the work you do. You can also use it to describe getting something you deserve, like respect or a good reputation.
v. to receive money in return for labour or services; to merit or acquire a quality or result through effort. Transitive — requires a direct object.
She is earning a high salary at her new job.
After working extra hours all month, he is finally earning enough to save for a new car.
By consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule and mentoring junior staff, she is earning the respect of the entire executive board.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In its financial sense, it is often used in the continuous aspect to describe current employment status.
I am winning 2000 dollars a month at my jobI am earning 2000 dollars a month at my jobLearners often confuse 'earn' with 'win' (getting money by luck or competition) or 'gain' (getting an advantage).