Earn | Mean of earn in English Dictionary

/ˈɚn/

• Verb
• to get (money, a salary, etc.) for work that you have done
1. She earns a good salary.
2. I need to earn some money.
3. He will do anything to earn his keep. [=to earn what is needed to support himself]
4. She's just trying to earn a living. [=to earn the money needed for food, clothing, etc.]
• to deserve or get (something) because of something you have done
1. He earned a promotion through hard work.
2. The team has earned [=gained] a reputation for poor sportsmanship.
3. She needs to earn [=gain, win] their trust/respect.
• to make (someone) worthy or deserving of (something)
1. His hard work earned [=gained] him a promotion.
2. Her honesty earned [=gained, won] her their trust/respect.